• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and fixed term for 2 years
• Level A $76,985 - $103,493 + 17% Superannuation  

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

The work of the ARC Research Hub for Future Fibres is built on the themes of sustainability, circular economies and extraordinary functionality. Our people contribute to a culture that embraces change, develops solutions to community and industry problems, performs research safely and understands the impact our work can have on the environment.

Our Lab to Label™ research approach leverages our world-class people and facilities to deliver outstanding capabilities. This position has a substantial industry component with close alignment to our research values.

The focus of this position is to work on a project on spinning yarn from short staple wool fibres using a short staple spinning technology. The work will investigate spinning both blends and pure wool fibres The successful candidate should understand spinning, fibre and yarn structure, evaluation and characteristics of fibres, yarn and textile materials, dyeing and fabric manufacturing.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The ARC Research Hub for Future Fibres is a collaboration between the Future Fibres Group and Carbon Fibres and Composites Group which are part of the larger Institute for Frontier Materials. We have a diverse, dynamic and dedicated team who bring their international experience to push the boundaries of current fibre technologies.

As an Associate Research Fellow, you will:

• Conduct high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact science outputs
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve defined research goals
• Participate in intra- and inter-disciplinary research collaborations.
• Co-supervise postgraduate students to timely outcomes with productive high-quality outcomes.             
• Understand the objectives and outcomes to be delivered by the University’s strategic agenda.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in materials sciences or a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in short staple carding, drawing and spinning as well as textile dyeing and textile characterisation.
• Emerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Christopher Hurren (Associate Professor, Fibre Science and Technology) on christopher.hurren@deakin.edu.au or Associate Professor Rangam Rajkhowa on rangam.rajkhowa@deakin.edu.au. 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Associate Research Fellow, 555674.pdf

Applications for this position close on Friday 12th July at 11:55pm. 

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.