Research Fellow for Arc Thrive

**Job no**: 0062796
**Location**: Parkville
**Role type**: Full-time, Fixed term for 24 months
**Faculty**: Engineering and Information Technology
**School**: Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering
**Salary**: Academic A - $105,518 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
- Contribute to advancing indoor air quality and energy-efficient building systems by conducting and supporting research, including experiments and retrofits, to develop innovative solutions for reducing airborne infection transmission.
- Engage with cutting-edge, interdisciplinary teams at the forefront of transforming indoor environments
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, public transport discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families

**About the Role**

Join the ARC Training Centre for Advanced Building Systems Against Airborne Infection Transmission (THRIVE) as a Research Fellow focused on enhancing indoor air quality and reducing airborne infection transmission. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research, including laboratory and fieldwork experiments, and implementing innovative building ventilation systems to improve indoor environments for health, comfort, and energy efficiency.

Reporting to the THRIVE Associate Director of Research Programs and Transformation, you will leverage your expertise in building ventilation, aerodynamics, or environmental science to drive transformative advancements in building technologies and policies.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Develop a project plan and experimental approach to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) together with supervisors and other THRIVE collaborators and stakeholders.
- Carry out research on IAQ and work towards completion of the milestones and deliverables of the project.
- Design and carry out experiments for measuring indoor air quality metrics such as CO2, PM, occupancy, temperature distributions and flow fields.
- Conduct site observation of ventilation and energy usage.

Who We Are Looking For

You will have excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders, a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, and proven ability to convey complex concepts to varied audiences. Your track record of high-quality research, demonstrated through publications, and your expertise in data analysis and problem-solving will support your success in maintaining accurate research records.

You will also have:

- A PhD in building ventilation and engineering, aerodynamics, or other engineering fields related to IAQ.
- Demonstrated research experience related to building ventilation, fluid mechanics, or IAQ.
- Ability to perform independent research and a commitment to interdisciplinary research.
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate research concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- A record of quality research as evidenced by publications in leading journals and at conferences commensurate with opportunity.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.**

**Your new team - The Department of Mechanical Engineering**

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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