Research Associate - Materials Chemistry

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Work type:Full time
Location:Canberra, ACT
Categories:Post doctoral research fellow, Associate Lecturer

UNSW Canberra is a campus of the University of New South Wales located at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. UNSW Canberra endeavours to offer staff a rewarding experience and offers many opportunities and attractive benefits, including:

•      One of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities
•      Strong commitment to staff development and learning
•      Strong commitment to work life and family balance
•      Generous superannuation opportunities

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The School of Science is a multidisciplinary school committed to advancing scientific knowledge to help solve some of the world’s greatest problems. Whether we're addressing the impacts of climate change, examining the influences on human decision-making, or exploring the never-ending depths of space, our approach to research draws knowledge from both traditional and emerging fields. Our School delivers high quality education via postgraduate service courses in several Masters programs, undergraduate courses in the Science and Arts degree programs and undergraduate service courses in Engineering, Computing and Cybersecurity, and Technology programs.

As a Research Associate (RA) you will undertake a specific chemistry/materials science research project under the direction of a senior academic. The RA will undertake molecular dynamics simulations of highly exothermic reactive materials systems with real-world relevance to pyrotechnic, ignition, bonding and explosive applications.

As a member of the School of Science research staff, you will be contributing to world-class scientific research using national-level research infrastructure with access to Australian sovereign capability industries.

About the Role:

Role:                     Research Associate
Salary:                  Level A: $79,679 - 106,237 p.a. plus 17% Superannuation
Term:                    Full Time, Fixed term for 5.5 months.  Other terms by negotiation.

 About the Successful Applicant

To be successful in this role you will:            

• Have the ability to undertake high quality independent research with appropriate supervision.
• Be experienced in atomistic molecular dynamics.
• Have a good understanding of chemical reactions in gas and solid state.
• Be skilled in working in a High-Performance Computing environment.
• Have excellent verbal and written scientific communication skills.

In your application you should systematically address the Skills and Experience outlined in the Position Description.

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The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.

The position is located in Canberra, ACT. The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra campus. To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit our website: UNSW Canberra

Contact:
Terry Frankcombe
E:  [email protected]
P: 02 5114 5024

Applications Close: 20 March 2022 11:30PM

Find out more about working at UNSW Canberra

At UNSW Canberra, we celebrate diversity and understand the benefits that inclusion brings to the university. We aim to ensure thatour culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive. We are committed to developing and maintaining a workplace where everyone is valued and respected for who they are and supported in achieving their professional goals. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women at all levels, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People, People with Disability, LGBTIQ+ People, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares our commitment to inclusion to apply.

       Any questions about the application process - please email [email protected]

Advertised:16 Feb 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:20 Mar 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time