Research Associate in Chemistry

5 days ago

Mitcham, Australia Euraxess Full time

Organisation/Company: FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

Research Field: Chemistry

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) / Established Researcher (R3)

Country: Australia

Application Deadline: 13 Apr 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Other

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description
  • Fixed Term until April 2027 | Full-Time
  • Academic Level A | $86,423 - $104,734 p.a.
  • Contribute to the planning and execution of research by offering new ideas, reviewing relevant literature and other sources of information, actively participating in the production of data, and attending seminars, meetings, and conferences.
  • Support the Project by collaborating with the Project Research Team to successfully deliver project milestones and Key Performance Indicators.
  • Assist principal supervisors with supervision of postgraduate students.
About You

With a strong research track record, your well-developed technical and analytical skills will elevate the quality of research undertaken. You will be capable of working independently and in a team, as well as using your initiative to manage multiple projects and prioritize workloads. You will be a good communicator, capable of establishing and upholding positive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

As the successful candidate, you will also demonstrate:

  • Completion of a PhD in Chemistry or significant progress towards completion of a PhD in Chemistry.
  • Demonstrated experience performing quantum mechanical (QM) calculations and multi-scale modelling (e.g. QM/MM) using standard computational chemistry software. Experience using the results of such calculations in mechanism discovery and catalyst design is also essential. A strong theoretical background in physical, organic, and organometallic chemistry is also desirable.
  • Research experience in terms of publications and presentations at a national and/or international level.
About the College of Science and Engineering

At the College of Science and Engineering, we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real-world problems. We strive to advance fundamental science, create new technologies, and work across discipline boundaries. Our interests scale from the sub-atomic through to entire oceans, forests, and beyond. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university and among the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

  • 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Wide range of professional development activities and services
  • We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff.

A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

How to Apply and Information

You are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the four Key Position Capabilities of the position description:

  • Completion of a PhD in Chemistry or significant progress towards completion of a PhD in Chemistry.
  • Demonstrated experience performing quantum mechanical (QM) calculations and multi-scale modelling (e.g. QM/MM) using standard computational chemistry software. Experience using the results of such calculations in mechanism discovery and catalyst design is also essential. A strong theoretical background in physical, organic, and organometallic chemistry is also desirable.
  • Research experience in terms of publications and presentations at a national and/or international level in a related field.
  • Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills and the capacity to collaborate and engage with diverse stakeholders and industry partners.

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm on 13 Apr 2025.

At Flinders, we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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