Full-time , Fixed Term position until 04/06/2025
Salary Academic Level A/B + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD /Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About The Position
In this role, you'll support the successful execution of a spaceflight mission as part of the "ALEPH project," which focuses on plant biology and recently garnered an Australian Space Agency Moon-to-Mars initiative award.
You'll conduct independent and/or collaborative research with a notable impact in your specialized field, earning recognition for advancing knowledge in your discipline.
As a Research Assistant/Fellow, you'll design and execute top-tier research projects aligned with the RMIT's research priorities. You'll integrate your expertise into the School's fabric by forging productive research networks within RMIT and with local, national, internal, and external partners. Expectations include leading high-quality research endeavors, securing research funding, and delivering exceptional outcomes.
To be successful in this position, you'll have:
1. Demonstrated computational research/industry experience in heat transfer (radiation, conduction and convective).
2. Demonstrated computational research/industry experience in structural analysis/simulation.
3. Evidence of competence in engineering experimentation.
4. Evidence of competence in Computer Aided Draughting (CAD)
5. Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications.
6. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by
research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Preferred : PhD or equivalent in relevant field.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the School
School of Engineering
The School of Engineering is one of the largest Engineering Schools in Australia. It has over 350 staff and
7000 students, including 750 HDR students. The School is committed to driving innovation and collaboration through our industry partnerships. Our industry partners range from small companies to multinational organisations and we work together on translating our research into impact for our partners and the wider community.
In April 2024, the School will transition to the following Departments:
• Aerospace Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical and Environmental Engineering
• Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronics Engineering
This transition to Departments forms part of a new strategic direction for the School. This will see an increasing emphasis on engagement with industry and other external partners. The School is developing new industry led degrees, where our students learn whilst working for companies, as well as innovation hubs where we will collocate industry partners, our research teams and our undergraduate students.
Over the next three to five years the School of Engineering will support these new strategic plans through investments in new facilities. This will include reimaging our teaching laboratories, where we will use new digital technologies to enhance the student experience, as well as research labs where partnerships with industry will enable us to maintain leading research facilities. The STEM College is also developing plans for a large new budling in the Melbourne City Campus, and the School of Engineering is expected to take significant space in this new building.
RMIT is a global university and the School of Engineering has students and research partners across South East Asia and Europe. This includes two campuses in Vietnam, as well as partnerships in Hong Kong, Singapore and we recently entered into a partnership with the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in India. The School also has a research centre in Barcelona, which provides access to European funding and industry partners. The School will continue to grow our international activities with the aim of becoming a globally connected School that translates technologies and training across continents.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘ ' link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact [email protected]
Job Description – Research Fellow/Assistant
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Applications Close:20 May 2024 11.59 pm
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