- Remuneration range $125,372 to $148,185 pa
- Full-time fixed-term appointment to 31 March 2027
- Springfield campus
Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.
You will join the Clean Energy Research Group within the Centre for Future Materials, a flagship centre within the UniSQ. In recent years, the centre has experienced substantial growth and has been very successful in winning competitive grants and forming international collaborations and partnerships. The group is a leading part of the Australian Research Council-funded Hub for Safe and Reliable Energy (SafeREnergy). The SafeREnergy hub aims to develop real-world solutions to battery products for industry usage and everyday applications, including goods such as electric vehicles, drones, and e-scooters.
Who you are
We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated professional experience and/or research expertise and skills in the field of Energy Storage, particularly rechargeable batteries and energy storage materials.
What you’ll do
As the Research Fellow (Sodium-ion Batteries) you will contribute to the development of UniSQ's research in energy storage systems as part of the ARC Industry Transformation Research Hub, the SafeREnergy Hub, including:
- cutting-edge research with Industry in the area of rechargeable sodium-ion battery systems (including solid-state).
- developing innovative strategies to advance battery research towards commercialisation.
- developing new electrolyte systems, including solid polymer electrolytes and have experience in fabricating cells (coin and pouch), including testing and evaluation of the cells.
What will help you succeed
Key to your success in this role will be your relevant qualification in Chemistry (or Electrochemistry), Materials Science & Engineering or a related field, and extensive experience in materials design, synthesis, and electrochemistry.
For further information about this role, please contact Professor Ashok Nanjundan, Professor (Energy Storage) via +61 7 3470 4534 or [email protected] .
Find out more about UniSQ and the Centre for Future Materials at https://www.unisq.edu.au/research/institutes-centres/iaess/centre-for-future-materials .
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.
Reference Number: 0059_03/24
Location: Springfield campus
Term: Full-time fixed-term appointment to 31 March 2027 (37.5 hrs/week)
Salary: Total remuneration range $125,372 to $148,185 pa (includes salary range of $105,933 to $125,209 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
Closes: Thursday 25 April 2024
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.
If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.
For more information on how to apply please refer to our website - Your recruitment journey .
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