Csiro Postdoctoral Fellowship in Electrochemical

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The Opportunity:

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Do you have a PhD in materials science and technology, electrochemistry or chemical engineering?:

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  Keen to lead innovation on high-impact research in a large, multidisciplinary team?:

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Work on technology that will facilitate a new industry of "sustainable carbon mining" in this 3-year postdoctoral role

CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate and have less than three years of relevant postdoctoral work experience.

These fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system.

Your duties will include:

• Defining project goals, developing the research plan, specifying collaborative work with project members, and managing and delivering the project.
• Designing, setting up and operating a CO2 capture and electrolysis facility.
• Leading research and technical efforts to gain new knowledge and make technological breakthroughs, including development of effective chemical absorbents and electrocatalysts, and elucidation of the captureelectrolysis mechanism.
• Collaborating on material characterisation and technoeconomic assessment.

Location:
Newcastle, NSW

Salary:
AU$92k - AU$101k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure:
Specified term of 3 years

Reference: 90780

To be considered you will need:

• A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as materials science and technology, electrochemistry or chemical engineering

Please note:

To be_ _eligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years (or full-time equivalent) of postdoctoral research experience_.

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• Strong fundamental understanding of and/or practical experience with electrochemical CO2 conversion processes.
• Excellent laboratory skills, including the design and engineering of benchscale experimental facilities, and synthesis and characterisation of nanomaterials.
• High level written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent the research team effectively internally and externally, including the presentation of research outcomes at national and international conferences.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility:

Flexible Working Arrangements:

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO:

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts.

We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

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How to Apply:

Applications Close:

31 January 2023, 11:00pm AEDT

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