Postdoctoral Fellow in Materials Science/Engineering

Apply now Job no:502580
Work type:Part-time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Post doctoral research fellow

The Opportunity

You will conduct research that aims to measure and to evaluate the in-service behaviour of nuclear fuel using a range of in-situ characterisation methods. This position will give you the opportunity to develop your research skills and output, contributing to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals, preparing research proposals, participating in conferences and workshops, and working with industry partners. There are opportunities to assist in the delivery of university teaching and student supervision.

The role reports to Dr Edward Obbard and has no direct reports.

• Level A - Salary, $98,342 to $105,185 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Part-time - 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
• Fixed-term contract – 12 months
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
• Due to the current travel restrictions into Australia, we will be giving preference to applications from candidates currently residing in Australia and/or having Australian working rights.

About UNSW

UNSW is currently implementing a ten-year strategy to 2025 and our ambition for the next decade is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. This position is within the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

Skills & Experience:

• PhD (or soon to be awarded) in Materials Science/Engineering, awarded in the last 5 years or to be awarded within the year of commencement.
• Demonstrated experience in nuclear materials or materials research with a focus on materials characterisation using diffraction, ideally including synchrotron X-ray or neutron diffraction.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality university education with a focus on engineering design and project-based learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• Experience in utilising Rietveld refinement packages such as GSAS, or equivalent, or in analysing large amounts of numerical scientific data.
• In-depth knowledge of nuclear materials and/or the nuclear fuel cycle.
• Strong coding skills in a scientific programming language and/or unix operating systems (R, python,bash).
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Ability and capacity to implement required UNSW health and safety policies and procedures.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for these positions can be found in the position description via the link - Position Description - Materials Science.Engineering(502580).docx

To Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the skills and experience. Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

Applications close: 11:55 pm on Sunday 8th August 2021

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds.

UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.

Advertised:23 Jul 2021 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:08 Aug 2021 AUS Eastern Standard Time