Postdoctoral Reseach Associate in GETCO2

26 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Research Field

Chemistry
Engineering
Chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

22 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• Full time, fixed term for 2 years
• Use your expertise in the synthesis of functional materials and their application in electrocatalytic carbon chemical conversion
• Base Salary $105,350 - $112,462 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Sydney, established in 1946, offered the first university-level chemical engineering program in Australia. The School is committed to teaching excellence and our graduates are highly regarded and sought after by employers in Australia and overseas. The School is research-intensive and considered a world leader in many cutting edge areas of chemical and biomolecular engineering.

This is an exciting opportunity from the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the ARC Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide - GETCO2. In this role you will aim to create new catalytic materials, devices, and processes that are able to electrochemically convert olefin to its partially oxidised chemical derivatives. One example is CO2-derived propene to propylene oxide. Direct electrochemical propylene epoxidation will be a sustainable alternative to existing routes that involve hazardous chlorine or peroxide reagents, having the potential to make important carbon chemicals derived from CO2 waste.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work with the supervisory team to design and fabricate new materials for the electrocatalysis
• optimise the synthesis of catalyst materials for these electrocatalysis conditions
• design and set up analytical equipment necessary for research
• carry out experiments to evaluate materials and reactors
• analyse and interpret data to write publications and prepare proposals
• utilise both internal and external networks to broaden expertise and guide delivery of project objectives

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in GETCO2 who has:

• a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Sciences or related field
• expertise in the synthesis of functional materials and their application in electrocatalysis for olefin conversion
• knowledge and experience in advanced materials characterisation methodologies, such as microscopy and in-situ spectroscopy
• strong teamwork skills that are suitable for a research group that includes a mixture of undergraduate students, graduate students, post-docs and senior academic staff, under the direction of a supervisor
• good written (e.g. technical reports and scientific journal publications) and oral communication skills
• an excellent track record in scientific journal publications
• demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.

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Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

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Applications Close

Thursday 22 February 2024 11:59 PM

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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Country

Australia

City

Sydney

Postal Code

Darlington

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/364157/postdoctoral-reseac…

Contact

City

Sydney

STATUS: EXPIRED