Research Scientist in Sustainable Materials

7 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Unist Full time

The Unist research team is seeking an exceptional academic with expertise in materials science to join our dynamic and motivated group dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions in the field of energy conversion.

Job Description

We are looking for a researcher who will contribute to projects at the forefront of sustainable energy and materials science. Key to this role is a proven ability to conceptualize and lead innovative research in materials science and its applications.

A strong background in theoretical computation and experimentation is essential, particularly for investigating catalytic mechanisms in seawater splitting for hydrogen and oxygen production.

  • Conduct pioneering research with the potential to publish original and innovative findings in high-impact, refereed journals.
  • Present your work at national and international academic seminars and conferences.
  • Collaborate with leading researchers and contribute to projects at the forefront of sustainable energy and materials science.

This role will focus on catalyst design and development on seawater vapor splitting with scale-up to TRL 3 level demonstration.



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