Research Associate

Led by Curtin University, FBICRC is an independent centre where industry, government and researchers come together to create the tools, technologies, and skills to grow the role of battery storage in Australia’s electricity grids and make Australia a larger player in global battery value chains.

Australian minerals are critical to the global battery technology revolution. Our resources, thinking, innovation and expertise will enable us to seize this once in a generation, national opportunity to develop the next wave of battery industries.

Our research projects help expand Australia’s battery minerals and chemicals production, develop opportunities for specialist battery manufacture, support the deployment of batteries to households, communities, and industry, and optimise the circular for the use and re-use of battery systems.

To learn more about our centre, please visit here: https://fbicrc.com.au/

FBICRC have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to join their centre.

You will support the research and development of green concrete, containing battery minerals (copper, nickel, etc.) refinery residues and mine tailings as partial replacement of cement and aggregates, respectively as well as stabilisation of road base/sub-base using above residues/tailings. You will also be involved in writing papers for publications and drafting reports to be reviewed by the supervisor of this project.

This role will involve working as part of a team and supervising PHD students, therefore experience in this and the ability to work collaboratively is essential. Experience in 3D concrete printing will be highly regarded as you will conduct research on printing cementitious materials.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Faiz Shaikh on +61 8 9266 9054.

About us
 
Curtin University offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, generous superannuation, and salary-packaging. Our vibrant campus also includes an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, and endless food options.
For more information on our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au 

Join us!
Your application should include a cover letter, your CV and separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Essential Criteria:

• Prior research experience in PhD and/or Postdoc level on the use of supplementary cementitious materials in concrete and stabilisation of base/sub-base using cementitious and pozzolanic materials.
• Experience and expertise on various tests related to fresh, mechanical and durability properties of concrete and stabilised base/sub-base and various microstructure analysis techniques e.g., SEM, XRD, TGA, FTIR, Porosity, Nano-indentation, etc.
• Prior track record in publishing good quality peer-reviewed journal papers on above topics

• Prior experience on use of 3D concrete printer and research on 3D printed concrete and cementitious materials.
• Ability to work in a team environment and prior experience on supervision of graduate and post-graduate student’s thesis.

Candidates will be advised of an outcome of their application by no later than January 2023 with the anticipated commencement date to be February 2023.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and reference checks. Please note that this position may be subject to a WA state government vaccination mandate. If requested, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status prior to employment.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.