- Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + Flexible work arrangements
- Full-time and fixed-term 12 months
- Level C $137,971 - $158,654 AUD + 17% Superannuation (Retirement fund)
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.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India 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 Institute for Frontier Materials is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The Institute for Frontier Materials places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.
More about the role:
The Senior Research Fellow will work closely with an industry partner on applied research into the polymerisation of nylon and polyester monomers into fibre-extrusion grade polymer. This will include scaling polymerisation capabilities from bench scale up to 1.0 kg volumes. The position will undertake polymer polymerisation, injection moulding, filament extrusion and characterisation.
As a Senior Research Fellow, you will:
- Develop and increasingly lead industry partnerships and collaborations to enable major breakthroughs, innovative solutions for future translation into real world impact.
- Make significant contribution to seeking funding for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and translation activities and other funding demonstrating sustained efforts.
- Demonstrate a sustained national and building international reputation, as emerging world leader, based on significant and growing focused body of work, recognised quality, excellence and impact with a sustained and growing track record of timely delivery of outcomes for industry partners.
- Develop and increasingly lead intra and inter-disciplinary research collaborations, to enable major breakthroughs in knowledge and understanding and solutions to complex problems.
- Develop and lead innovation and translation into policies, frameworks, strategy, generation of products, services, new ways of operating, priority setting and or other innovations with positive impact, with national recognition. Demonstrate timely and sustained delivery of commercialisation and translation outcomes.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- PhD in polymer chemistry, chemical engineering and/or advanced qualifications and experience in a similar field.
- Experience in polymerisation of nylon and polyester at medium to large scale.
- Nationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in quality journals, and exhibitions where relevant to the discipline.
- Success in obtaining and timely completion of external research grants
- Positive engagement with research, community, industry and government to enhance the national standing of the discipline.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume, a brief cover letter, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria by clicking the 'Apply' button.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Christopher Hurren (Associate Professor, Fibre Science and Technology ) on christopher.hurren@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Level C - Research Only IFM (1).pdf
Applications for this position close on Thursday the 20th of February 11.55pm AEST.
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.
