Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) Impact Masters Scholarship - Additive Manufacturing of lightweight structures for hydrogen-powered vehicles

• Impact Masters Scholarship, Additive manufacturing of lightweight structures for hydrogen-powered vehicles
• Full time, fixed term position at our Hawthorn campus
• $28,854 per year for 2 years

About the Scholarship
As part of Swinburne’s exciting Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) project, we have one scholarship available for an enthusiastic student to undertake the Masters project ‘Additive manufacturing of lightweight structures for hydrogen-powered vehicles’ as part of this international hydrogen development partnership.

Led by Swinburne University of Technology, working in partnership with CSIRO and Germany’s ARENA 2036, VH2 will bring together researchers, industry partners and business. Testing, trialing and demonstrating new and emerging hydrogen technologies, the Victorian Hydrogen Hub will support sustainable manufacturing practices and the ability to store clean energy from renewable sources, striving to create a sustainable future for all.

About you
The ideal candidate is expected to be enthusiastic, self-motivated with a demonstrable aptitude for research and development. They should have research and/or work experience relevant to the project along with good team-working, observational and communication skills.
We are seeking a person who wishes to work at the interface between fundamental science and applications and have the aptitude to undertake solution focused research as part of a broader team.

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Experimental work and/or data collection
• Preparing written and oral research reports to explain research activities and outcomes
• Be prepared to participate in group development and research activities and contribute to other projects within the team

A four-year Bachelor/Honours degree or a Course Work Masters degree in mechanical engineering or automotive engineering or manufacturing with a minimum average of 70% in the final year of study (H1 or H2A).

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submitted your CV and cover letter addressing why you believe you suitable for this position.

For further information about this role and to review the position description; please click apply or click onto it at the bottom of the advert.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected]

Applications Close: Thursday 30 June 2022 at 11:00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Diversity and Inclusion
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our equity and diversity website

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden , Diversity & Inclusion Manager at [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Vaccination Requirements
Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

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