Research Fellow in Environmental Chemistry
1 week ago
About the Role
The Pollution & Health Hallmark Research Initiative at the University of Melbourne seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in mass spectrometry for pollutant analysis. The role involves conducting research on the health impacts of synthetic chemicals, contributing to high-impact projects, and developing new methodologies in environmental health sciences.Your responsibilities will include:
Significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and to develop your research expertise with an increasing degree of autonomy. Under the guidance and support of Senior Academic staff conduct internationally competitive research, resulting in publications in high impact journals. Engage with relevant professional and industry bodies and stakeholders to foster collaborative partnerships. Actively participate in research seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings as opportunities arise. Who We Are Looking For
You will ideally work well in a multidisciplinary research team, communicate effectively with diverse backgrounds, and have excellent organisational skills to meet deadlines. Additionally, you should be able to manage research projects with limited supervision.
You will also have:
Completion (or near completion) of a PhD in environmental chemistry or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience in advanced environmental analytical mass spectrometry quantitative analysis and/or non-target analysis for pollution biomonitoring and health risk assessment. Demonstrated commitment to scientific outreach and engagement, disseminating our findings to the broader academic community, industry partners, and the public to foster collaboration and impact beyond the laboratory. Ability to prepare research reports and manuscripts for publication, with a demonstrated aptitude for research, sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and opportunities. The ability to attract external funding through grant applications and/or support in funded joint projects with others internal or external to the university.For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position .
Your New Team – "The School of Chemistry"
The School of Chemistry at The University of Melbourne is one of the largest and oldest in Australia with a distinguished history in teaching and research. The first lectures in chemistry in The University of Melbourne were given in 1856, only three years after the University was founded. Since then the School has grown and developed and there are presently over 2500 undergraduates enrolled in Chemistry subjects, with more than 150 BSc (Hons), MSc and PhD research students. Teaching and undertaking research in the School are 23 continuing research and teaching staff, and over 30 research only staff, supported by a team of technical and administrative personnel.
The School has an excellent international reputation in research and an outstanding record of achievement in attracting external research funding. There is an ongoing program to keep its research facilities at world standard and to focus our research efforts. This has involved progressive upgrading of the School's laboratories, the purchase of state-of-theart instrumentation and recruitment of academics with a strong research profile.
What We Offer You
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page
About the University of Melbourne
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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