Position Details Full Time I Multiple Positions Available 3 Years Fixed Term | Academic Level B: AU$110,127 - $130,325 p.a + 17% Super 3 Years Fixed Term |Academic Level C: AU$134,362 - $154,558 p.a + 17% Super 5 Years Fixed Term | Academic Level D: AU$161,294- $177,451 p.a + 17% Super 5 Years Fixed Term | Academic Level E: AU$207,075 p.a + 17% Super Location: Tonsley / Kaurna Country /Australia View Candidate Brochure About the Role: Flinders University's College of Science and Engineering seeks talented researchers to join an innovative team developing groundbreaking advancements in Sustainable Energy Systems.
Applications are invited for a range of positions, ranging from research fellows through to established research professors.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals at various career stages—from recent PhD graduates to industry experts—who are passionate about advancing knowledge and creating solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
You will play a lead role in actively contributing and building a research program, securing external research funding and driving new research projects and collaborations.
You will also co-supervise or supervise post-graduate research projects and lead the preparation of high-quality research outputs including publications and conference presentations.
Your expertise will focus on one or more of the following areas: Renewable Energy Production Energy Storage Power Systems Management and Optimisation This position is open to international candidates and relocation and visa support is available.
About Flinders University's Research Uplift and Sustainable Energy Systems Flinders University's Research Uplift initiative drives transformative research across science, engineering, and technology to solve real-world challenges.
Aligned with the South Australian Government's vision for a knowledge-driven, greener economy, this initiative is central to shaping the future through innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration in priority areas such as sustainable energy, maritime defence and advanced manufacturing.
Sustainable Energy Systems at Flinders University is growing and is a key part of the Institute of Nanoscale Science and Technology.
Our researchers are driving forward environmental change and contributing to sustainable technologies through innovative, translational, and industry/end-user focused research, supported by cutting-edge research infrastructure in energy system modelling and simulation.
About You: You will demonstrate a strong commitment to collaborative, high-impact research, both within the university and through partnerships with national and international industry, government, and other organisations.
Depending on your career stage, you will also demonstrate: Completion of a PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Science or Nanotechnology.
An outstanding research track record in an area aligned to Sustainable Energy Systems, including evidence of sustained high-quality publications and winning competitive grants.
A track record of co-supervision or supervision of higher degree research students to successful completion.
? Candidates from outside academia but with relevant research and development experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
Why Flinders University?
At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace.
We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University's ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity.
Ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all.
We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
So,?why work at Flinders?
Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
Ninety per cent of Flinders research has been ranked at 'world standard or above' by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services, such as the Flinders University's Researcher Development and Leadership Programs Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy.
Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV and a two-page Suitability Statement addressing the following key position capabilities: Research and development experience relevant to Sustainable Energy Systems, including securing competitive grants.
Your short-, medium-, and long-term research vision.
Co-supervision or supervision of staff and students (depending on career stage).
Research collaboration with diverse stakeholders and industry partners.
For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to please contact Professor Alistair Rendell via ****** Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted .
Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 19 Feb 2025 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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