Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A) - School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials

Job no:506166
Work type:Fixed term - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Level A

(Level A) $89,610 to $96,007 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation will apply

Fixed-term position available for 3 years

The Centre for Energy Technology is seeking to appoint a talented postdoctoral researcher, as part of our future fuels team, to play a leading role in the evaluation of domestic, commercial and industrial gas appliances operating with renewable future fuels.

This is an opportunity to be part of the Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centre that brings together over 80 member companies of the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA), Energy Networks Australia (ENA) and the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) plus five State Government regulators and six universities in research to enable the decarbonisation of Australia’s energy networks.

Based in the School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials at The University of Adelaide, you will be expected to develop and deliver an innovative experimental program, working collaboratively with industry and other researchers, aimed at securing Australia’s renewable energy future. This work will provide an opportunity to conduct pilot-scale research at industrial sites.

In this program you will design and contribute to experimental research aimed at better understanding changes in the performance of domestic and industrial-scale combustion appliances as a consequence of the addition of hydrogen and other low-carbon fuels. Your work will contribute to fast-tracking and de-risking pilot and demonstration projects in Australia and globally to decarbonise the provision of gaseous fuel to domestic and industrial customers.

To be successful you will need: 

• A PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• An ability to undertake experimental research in combustion or a closely related research area.
• Knowledge of mathematical and computational modelling approaches used for reactive systems.
• Well-developed communication skills and an ability to prepare high quality scientific publications and to present engagingly to different audiences.
• Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and an ability to contribute to the diversity of the School community.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences is a thriving centre of learning, teaching and research in a vast range of engineering disciplines, computer science - including machine learning, high-level mathematics and architecture, planning and landscape architecture. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers.

Learn more at: ecms.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

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Applications close 11:55pm, 17 October 2021.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Prof Peter Ashman
Centre for Energy Technology
School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials
P: +61 (8) 8313 5072
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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