• Full-Time, Fixed Term position up to 12 months from commencement
• Bendigo regional location
• Classification: Level A - Base salary from $84,205 + 17% superannuation
• Min. step 6 of Level A for a PhD holder

About the position

The project focuses on developing thermal insulation panels from recycled photovoltaic (PV) waste. The aim of the project is to develop a commercially viable pathway for high-value electronic waste recycling. The successful candidate will work closely with an international team from La Trobe University, the Indian Institute of Technology Indore, and Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, India.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Conferred PhD in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in finite element analysis (Abaqus or similar software).
• Background in structural analysis and recycled construction materials.
• Experience in experimental testing and material characterisation
• Proven ability to publish high-quality peer-reviewed Q1 journals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an international research environment.
• Demonstrated experience in following safety procedures in the civil engineering laboratory and maintaining civil engineering laboratory in safe conditions.
• At least five journal articles published in Q1 journals during or after the PhD.

This position is open to International/overseas applicants that obtain or hold a valid working Australian visa and can relocate to Bendigo at their own expense.  La Trobe Uni will not cover the costs of visa assistance or relocation assistance for this position.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

  PD Postdoctoral Research Officer.pdf

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Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
• Plus, many more, click HERE

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 24 May 2026

Position Enquiries:   Vipul Patel, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering

Email: V.Patel@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email:  Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents to be considered:

• An up to date resume;
• 1 page cover letter; and
• A separate document addressing the ‘Key Selection Criteria’ under ‘Essential’ heading located in the PD.

This position is open to international/overseas applicants that obtain or hold a valid working Australian visa and can relocate to Bendigo at their own expense.  La Trobe Uni will not cover visa assistance or relocation assistance for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

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

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.