Research Associate

$101,369 - 108,683 (ALA6-8) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.
- Three-year, fixed-term, full time position.
- Curtin Bentley (Perth, Western Australia) based

**Job Reference: 1259202**

Are you keen to play an integral role in a project delivering real-word differences including enhancing safety in workplaces where hydrogen is being produced, stored and transported?

This project is funded by the Commonwealth Government’s Trailblazer program, an industry partner and Curtin University. The industry partner is Xcalibur Multiphysics, which flies airborne geosurveys and develops instruments for airborne geosurveys.

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake academic research through an industry focused lens and will involve training from Trailblazer Fellows in industrial entrepreneurship

**Your new role**

We are seeking a passionate Research Associate to expand our expertise in opto-mechanics and undertake R&D associated with the development of LIDAR instrumentation based on Raman spectroscopy applied to the stand-off airborne detection of natural hydrogen gas emanating from sub-surface terrestrial sources. Additionally, there is a focus on aspects of safety in the workplace, with the ultimate goal of detecting fugitive hydrogen gas emissions.

**In this role you will**:

- **Develop Industry-Relevant Project Objectives**: Ensure that project objectives are aligned with industry needs and meet scheduled project milestones.
- **Collaborate Effectively**: Engage in collaborative activities with team members, industry partners, affiliated associations, and the wider research community to advance project goals and foster professional relationships.

**About us**

The School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS) is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The school combines Curtin's core capabilities across electrical engineering, computing, physics, and mathematics to better understand and advance our data-driven world. It has built substantial knowledge in machine learning, cyber security, statistics and optimisation, digital transformation, radio astronomy, the internet of things, signal processing, embedded systems, and renewable and power engineering. Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking School where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of actuarial sciences education, work with talented students, and contribute to a thriving academic community.

**About Curtin**

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings. Curtin has campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, and Mauritius, and delivers courses through more than 130 partner institutions worldwide.
We are an energetic and dedicated team of academics and professionals working to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.
In addition, we offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package including generous superannuation, salary packaging provisions and leave entitlements; health insurance, travel, technology and retail shopping discounts to name a few

**Join us**

Please provide a cover letter, your CV and separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

**Essential Criteria**:

- PhD in Engineering or the Physical Sciences (or working towards) with experience in areas such as optical system design and/or spectroscopy
- Demonstrated competency in a range of qualitative and quantitative research tasks.
- Emerging research track-record/potential to conduct quality research and contribute productively to research teams under supervision.
- Demonstrated high level organisational skills.
- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Experience of working collaboratively with industry and community engagement.

**Applications close**:Monday, 7 October 2024 1pm AWST**
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**Disclaimer**:

- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert._
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.