Research Associate (Level ARAS)

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees only
• Two (2) positions; 1 x full-time, 1 x part-time (0.8FTE), fixed term contracts until 29 November 2024 based in FII at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Commencement Salary: $96,929 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

The Research Associate will contribute to the research efforts of the Future Industries Institute, in particular will undertake research on the project titled “Thermal Energy Storage for Food/Grain Drying with CST/RE to Lower Pollution” via a Commonwealth Simple Grant Agreement between the Commonwealth represented by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, and the University of South Australia.
About UniSA  

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

The Future Industries Institute  brings together world-class strength in high tech manufacturing, nanomedicine, minerals and resource engineering plus environmental science, with the end goal of building economic growth through innovative partnerships and translational research. The Institute builds on the significant capability, infrastructure and reputation of the University’s existing research strengths and substantial research infrastructure and supports state and national research priorities. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Undertake research under limited supervision to achieve project grant outcomes; i.e. develop and test a renewable energy driven, food drying technology using low-cost thermal energy storage
• Design and perform a range of experiments including appropriate controls to achieve planned research outcomes
• Prepare or contribute to the preparation of refereed journal publications, conference and seminar papers arising from the research
• Provide advice to post graduate students in the appointee’s area of expertise.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with relevant research projects, as required from time to time

Position 1:  Full-time 

• A postgraduate qualification in an appropriate Science or Engineering area relevant to the research area, or equivalent experience
• Experience in designing, prototyping and testing thermal energy storage systems that exceed operation at 500 °C
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) equipment, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results
• Evidence of high quality research output commensurate with the length of research career, which is published and presented in appropriate forums
• Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated through written work such as research reports and research publications, and through effective liaison with external partners, colleagues and students

• A PhD qualification in Mechanical Engineering and research experience relevant to the research area
• Demonstrated skills and experience in computer modelling of thermal energy storage systems and proficient use of Ansys software
• Evidence of high quality research output commensurate with the length of research career, which is published and presented in appropriate forums
• Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated through written work such as research reports, research publications and educational materials, and through effective liaison with external partners, colleagues and students
• Ability to plan and execute testing and research with stakeholders

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Flexible working 
• Employee assistance and development programs 
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central.  For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 6039. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 17 April 2024

To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal Person, or be a current UniSA continuing, fixed-term or casual staff member at the time the position is advertised and have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of the appointment.

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