Ref 1574/24 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment

• Full-time, fixed term from 1 June 2024 to 28 February 2026
• Remuneration: $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. including super and leave loading
• Be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide!

Full-time, fixed term from 1 June 2024 to 28 February 2026
Penrith Campus

About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 12 campuses in Sydney and campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Surabaya, Indonesia – and more than 200,000 alumni, 50,000 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 13 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. 

About the role
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will undertake a key role in the first two years of the ARC LP project with a focus on the theoretical development of the proposed novel AI and numerical modelling-based design and analysis framework for the pastefill delivery pipeline system. 

The Fellow will work on the project to:
·       Develop a novel AI and numerical modelling-based design and analysis platform for a novel, cost-effective and durable pipeline system.
·       Develop coupled FEA-CFD-DEM numerical modelling for correlating rheological behaviours of pastefill material and pipeline performance.
·       Optimise the design of our innovative composite pipeline system.
Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at Penrith Campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.

Culture 
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing. 

What We Offer in Return
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:

• 35 hour work week
• 17% super contributions
• Salary Packaging options

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Please review the position description for further information.

Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,218 to $108,997 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Professor Richard Yang, Professor in Smart Structures via email at [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Wednesday 1 May 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility 
You must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia at time of application

Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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