Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2 weeks ago


Adelaide Region SA, Australia The University of Adelaide Full time

**(Level A) $72,829 to $97,927 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**Fixed-term, full-time position for 12 months.**

**We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in the field of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences.**

This position is suitable for anyone with a PhD or an equivalent degree in either materials science/engineering, physical chemistry, chemical physics, photonics or another related discipline.

The School of PCES is part of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), which is one of three faculties at the University of Adelaide. SET comprises 12 schools, 21 centres and 5 institutes and is responsible for the needs of over 8,500 students and has an annual budget of $300 million. The Faculty of SET is responsible for teaching a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in disciplines across Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Architecture, Biology, Physics, Agriculture, Food and Wine and Animal Science. It aims to create an innovative agile working environment which is recognised for leadership in teaching, research, and global engagement.

The Institute of Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) has the vision to pursue a transdisciplinary approach that brings together experimental physicists, chemists, material scientists, engineers, mathematicians, biologists and medical researchers to create new sensing and measurement technologies in order to solve major challenges.

**To be successful you will need**:

- PhD or equivalent degree (or thesis submitted) in materials science/engineering, physical chemistry, chemical physics, photonics or a related discipline.
- A commitment to research excellence in the development and characterisation of photonic materials.
- Demonstrated publication track record in leading scientific journals and conferences.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in addition to working effectively as a member of a research team.
- Ability to engage with defence and industry partners and manage deliverables

***Desirable**
- Experience in optical spectroscopy in one (or more) of the following areas,
- rare earth ion absorption and fluorescence in crystals, glasses and/or optical fibres
- defect centres absorption and fluorescence in crystals, glasses and/or optical fibres
- Experience in the fabrication and/or handling of optical fibres
- Experience in Raman, FTIR, microscopy and other techniques to determine atom/molecular/microscopic structure of materials.
- Experience in the management and/or maintenance of research laboratories

**_Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity, applicants must hold existing and unrestricted work rights in Australia._**

***Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your faculty's broader role**

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

**If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

Applications close 11:55pm, Wednesday 28 June 2023.

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Prof Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem

Deputy Director of the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS)

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