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Senior Engineer - Train Track Dynamics

Job No.: 669901

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $103,178 - $113,167 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
  • Join our inclusive, collaborative community
  • Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) is the premier track and vehicle research centre in Australia, and it provides world-leading solutions in the areas of wheel-rail interface design, track design and maintenance as well as rollingstock assessments and modelling. IRT undertakes technology development, applied research and consulting activities for the railway industry.

IRT is currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer in Train Track Dynamics to join the team.

As the Senior Engineer, you will perform a range of activities related to the assessment and analysis of train-track interaction, which will often lead to individual research projects for enterprise partners. 

Building on your current technical knowledge, you will be responsible for scoping and undertaking technical activities and deliverables related to a range of projects, utilising analytical techniques, production and refinement of railway asset models and the use and development of novel simulation and analysis techniques. 

To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree in engineering and significant relevant experience undertaking dynamic modelling studies and related testing, monitoring and data collection. You will have highly-developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a complex environment. 

About Monash University

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To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Mr Darrien Welsby, Principal Engineer, +61 3 9905 1985 or +61 429 935 152

Position Description: Senior Engineer - Train Track Dynamics

Applications Close: Thursday 31 October 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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