Research Fellow

2 weeks ago


Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia University of Southern Queensland Full time
Remuneration range $84,683 to $113,606 pa

  • Fulltime fixedterm appointment for 21⁄2 years
  • Toowoomba campus

Centre for Future Materials:

About the Project and the Role


The Centre's Sustainable Industry Manufacturing for Long Term Ecosystems (SIMPLE) Hub has received $7 million of government and partner funding to ensure the delivery of circular economies in manufacturing, resource, civil infrastructure, heath and agrifood industries.


Join a passionate, multidisciplinary research team that is focused on sustainable futures and reduced environmental impact across a range of industries and communities.

This position will carry out research activities in the Sustainable Industry Design team to effectively translate the team's research to project industry partners and communities.


As a Research Fellow, you will:

  • Effectively contribute to and deliver the Impacts Renewable Energy Project by developing tailored solutions to regional communities with waste materials.
  • Be provided opportunities to collaborate with industry partners and community to provide solutionsupport to work towards material circular economies.
  • Refine methods and manuscripts to drive novel energy processes which contribute to future sustainable manufacturing.
  • Engage in publication opportunities to establish and build your research profile and knowledge base.

About You
Your ability to engage and communicate with a variety of internal, external and collaborative stakeholders will lead to successful milestones and outcomes for the project, industry and communities

Additionally, you will have:

  • An extended Degree or higher qualification (e.g. Masters) in a relevant discipline area from a recognised tertiary institution. Progression towards completion of a Doctoral qualification would be highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated professional experience and research expertise, specific to:
  • Knowledge of chemistry, particularly chemical recycling, hydrocarbon and carbon-based molecules,
  • Polymer materials, to inform and drive novel energy technology processes, and
  • Concentrated solarthermal energy technologies, particularly equipment components.
  • Eagerness to codesign and develop effective practices to contribute towards sustainable futures, all while advancing and developing your knowledge and skills.

What We Can Offer You

  • Onthejoblearning, as well as access to an extensive learning and development portfolio
  • Generous employer superannuation contributions
  • Salary sacrifice
  • USQ sponsored Fit and Well Corporate Program which includes gym membership
  • Discounted personal travel and health services


Based at UniSQ's Toowoomba campus, the Toowoomba region offers a relaxed lifestyle and family-friendly atmosphere and is a great choice for those wanting to escape big city life whilst still pursuing their career goals.


With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

We recognise the importance of considering achievement relative to opportunity and encourage you to outline factors such as career breaks, gender, family, or other factors which may have resulted in a limited career progression.


Reference Number: 0436_11/22

Term:
Full-time fixed-term appointment for 21⁄2 years (37.5hrs/week)

Salary:
Total remuneration range $84,683 to $113,606 pa (includes salary range of $71,553 to $95,991 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes:
Sunday, 22 January 2023


At UniSQ, we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision making.



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