Research Fellow - Metasurfaces

• Full-time, Fixed Term position for 3 years

• Academic Level B + 17% Superannuation

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus

About the role

As Research Fellow, you will work as a member of a team undertaking research in the RF & Antennas Research Group. The work will involve research in the development and application of the metamaterials and metasurfaces as defined by the research contract with the Defence Science Technology Group (DSTG). The research is focused on investigating a possible solution for the reconfigurable and tunable metasurfaces.

You may be required to supervise undergraduate, postgraduate and research students on projects being conducted within the DSTG.

To be successful in this position, you will have as a minimum:

• Demonstrated excellent research track record in the field of electromagnetics, and microwave circuit and systems

• Demonstrated ability to experimentally realise and characterise microwave devices and systems

• Proven ability to undertake scientific research and development in research programs

• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate research results, concepts, and knowledge

• Demonstrated initiative in research and problem solving

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a research team and independently when required, to meet project outcomes and milestones

• Ability to co-supervise postgraduate by research students

• Ability to contribute to the teaching and learning program in a relevant field

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering, Applied Physics, or related science discipline. If you are enrolled or studying towards a PhD, you will be considered for Research Assistant at Academic Level A.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to being an Australian Citizen and passing a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

About the College

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.

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To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Kamran Ghorbani via email [email protected] .

Position Description – Research Fellow – Metasurfaces

Please note, as the recruitment for this role is running during the University holiday period, there may be a delay in our response. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to connecting with you in the new year.

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Applications Close:
6 Feb 2024 11.59 pm

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