Research Fellow in Meta-optical Devices

**Job no**: 0057527
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 3 years
**Faculty**:Engineering and Information Technology
**School**:Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering
**Salary**: Level A - $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super
- The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Melbourne seeks to increase the diversity of the workforce and the representation of women, gender diverse and Indigenous people in areas where they have been traditionally under-represented._
- **This is a fixed-term research-focused position in a globally-recognised school**:

- **It is an opportunity for a talented academic to join a motivated, engaged and collegiate cohort of Faculty staff**:

- **University benefits include: salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**About the Role**

The Research Fellow will work on the development of new nano-optical devices and their integration into optical systems. The role includes designing and simulating meta-optical devices, nanofabrication, and developing methods for optical and electrical characterization. The position is within the ARC Centre of Excellence in Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, which aims to create innovative optics-based technologies. The center emphasizes diversity and inclusiveness and offers support for members with caregiving responsibilities. It fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary culture, offering mentorship and skill development opportunities.

**Who We Are Looking For**
We are looking for people who demonstrate strong disciplinary knowledge, excellent communication and engagement skills, the ability to work collaboratively and engage positively with colleagues and stakeholders and are highly motivated to undertake high-quality research.

You will also have:

- A PhD (or close to completion of a PhD) in a relevant area of electrical and electronic engineering or physics or physical chemistry, including nanoscience or optics or materials science.
- A demonstrated aptitude for research, with a sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and opportunities
- Demonstrated ability in experimental cleanroom nanofabrication and characterisation and/or developing and using custom optical systems

**For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.**
- This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and _valid Working with Children Check_ to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone._

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

**Your New Team - School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering**
The School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI) undertakes teaching and research across a range of disciplines that are internationally recognised for their contribution to fundamental research. EMI has several well-established industry linkages and international partnership and is building a vibrant profile of interdisciplinary research, working with industry with an aim to contribute to society. A major focus of the School is to attract and retain outstanding and internationally recognised academic staff. EMI is committed to increasing the number of female engineers and scientists on its staff.

**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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**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
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