Research Fellow in Environmental Contamination (Level BRF)
Based in the Future Industries Institute at the Mawson Lakes campus
Full-time (1.0 FTE), 5-year fixed term contract
Starting salary: $112,892 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
About the RoleThe Research Fellow will develop novel functional materials suitable for the removal of target contaminants, both metal and organic in a variety of contaminated environmental matrices including natural waters, waste waters and soil matrices.
The synthesised materials will subsequently be incorporated into interfacial solar evaporator as a porous reactive support to achieve solar driven evaporative remediation (SDER).
Core Responsibilities
Conduct high-quality research project independently or under limited supervision and in collaboration with industry and other stakeholders
Design, perform and record experimental work
Communicate research outcomes in both verbal and written form including presentations and reports to the research team
Ensure delivery of project's research milestones, objectives and work programs are met on time, within budget and to the industry partner's satisfaction
Make significant contributions to refereed journal publications, conference and seminar papers arising from the research
Essential Skills and Experience
A PhD qualification in environmental remediation or another relevant discipline
Transdisciplinary skills spanning engineering, environmental science (remediation technologies) and materials science (nanotechnology) are required
Demonstrated research productivity as a postdoctoral researcher
Evidence of participation in external activities such as industry or community engagement relevant to the field of research
Record of independent research resulting in high-quality publications and evidence of growing citation impact
Growing profile in research supervision and leadership
BenefitsGetting a great job working with the best is just the start.
UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
Access to great personal development opportunities
Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
Flexible working conditions
A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
Staff study support
CultureAt the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
Start Your Unstoppable CareerFor a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA.
The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Ruth Haren: Team Leader, Recruitment Central.
For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at ****** using job reference number 6667.
Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 10 February 2025
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