Research Fellow - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Lecturer (Adjunct) - Suzhou, China

Employer: Monash Suzhou 

Job Number: 658801

Location: Suzhou, China

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: 330,000RMB – 450,000RMB

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We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom , you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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With excellent, high-quality students, a vibrant research environment, being based in the Suzhou Industrial Park, which houses over 100 Fortune 500 companies, and in close proximity to other higher education institutions, this is a unique opportunity to engage in multi-disciplinary research collaborations and enhance your future career prospects in a teaching and research focused role.

If deep engagement with Monash Australia and its teaching & research staff, and the opportunity to collaborate with experts within a world top 50 University, is of interest to you, we look forward to receiving your application!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a  Level B academic is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the JGS, and to carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the particular research theme to which the incumbent is appointed.

Monash University is honoured to be the first Australian university to receive a licence to operate in China, one of the world's largest and fastest-growing economies, via the partnership at Suzhou with the Southeast University (SEU), one of China’s key national universities as well as establishment of Monash Suzhou. The SEU-Monash partnership consists of the Joint Research Institute (JRI) and the Joint Graduate School (JGS) and will produce postgraduates and researchers with ideas to change people’s lives in the region and the world for the better.

The JRI conducts multi-disciplinary research projects in areas of strategic importance to industry in Australia and China. To facilitate the collaboration, Monash established The Monash Suzhou Science and Technology Research Institute (MSRI) and currently has five priority research themes that address strategic issues of mutual interest, including:

• Advanced computation in science and engineering
• Advanced materials and manufacturing
• Energy and environment
• Future cities
• Life sciences

This position will support research aligned with the Faculty of Engineering, Monash University and MSRI research strategies and strengths, teaching into the Masters of Transportation Systems , as well as engaging in appropriate service and leadership to the Faculty and Centre according to the position level. Key research interests include intelligent transport systems, traffic engineering, transportation modelling, planning, management and operations.

To be successful in this position you will have completed a doctoral qualification in one of Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a closely related field. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in any of laser machining/welding, solid modelling, computer- aided machining, computer numerical control manufacturing, robotics/automation or closely related topics.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups. 

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily .

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Professor Mark Thompson, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering +61 3 9905 9645

Position Description 

 Research Fellow - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Lecturer (Adjunct)

Closing Date

Sunday 14 January 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

Please note: Monash University will be closed from Thursday 21 December 2023 until Monday 1 January 2024 inclusive

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