- Full-Time, Fixed-Term position for 2 years | Westerns Penrith Campus
- Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a.| Includes 17% Superannuation
- Working at WSU means you’ll be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide!
About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. We are proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and hold the top position in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings, with 85% of its research being at or above world standard. At Western Sydney University, we recognise that unlocking your true potential is the key to your success, just as we do for our students. Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. With a team of 3,000 dedicated staff members, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture deeply rooted in research and dedicated to student-centred excellence. It's the perfect environment for you to thrive professionally. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking academic seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.
About the Role
This ARC DP project researches fundamental knowledge and algorithms to underpin the deployment of a novel ablation technology using pulsed lasers to remove paints, in particular tough paints, from surfaces of advanced composite structures, e.g. airframes and turbine blades. It establishes thermal mechanical models to describe ablation mechanisms of pulsed laser removal of the paint. Optimal processing protocols to clean paints with different properties, without damaging the underlying composites, will be determined and demonstrated. It meets a cleaning technology need for this paint-on-composites material system to support retrofitting and re-manufacturing in industry. These are crucial industry requirements.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work on the ARC DP project:
• to develop an effective numerical modelling framework and procedures
• to develop a novel thermo-mechanical model for describing thermal decomposition of paints irritated by laser using different power density and duration, in relation to the thickness and properties of the paints
• to contribute to experimental studies of removal of tough paints from the surface of composite laminates using laser ablation to characterise mechanisms of laser ablation of paints
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years at Level A, Step 1 before being awarded PhD and Level A, Step 3 with a PhD degree.
The fellow may also have opportunity to conduct casual teaching and assist other research activities to develop the skills as required by the supervisors. The Fellow will work under the supervision of Prof. Sarah Zhang and Richard Yang from WSU. The Fellow will also contribute to the co-supervision of the PhD students and Honours students.
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
• Work from Home 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 direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Sarah Zhang, Professor in Civil Engineering via email [email protected].
Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Closing Date: 8:30pm on Monday 4 March 2024.
Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility: You must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application.
Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
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