1. Research Associate, Experimental Quantum Communications
- Suit experimentally focussed Research Associate
- Full-time, fixed term contract to 31 December 2026
- $80,476 - $107,299 ($100,318 min. with PhD) + 17% super + leave loading
Why Your Role Matters:
In partnership with the University of Adelaide, the University of New South Wales, 50+ Industry Partners and supported by the Australian Government, the $240 million dollar Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability will skill the workforce of the future, support defence-focussed innovation, and play a leading role in accelerating the delivery of sovereign capabilities for the nation’s security and prosperity...at-speed and at-scale.
This project is a collaboration between the University of New South Wales Sydney led by Professor Robert Malaney, and Northrop Grumman Australia.(NGA). Experimental deployment of quantum communication over free space will open a pathway to the secure global quantum internet. We are currently developing a new prototype quantum communication system that will eventually be used to communicate with low earth orbit satellites.
You will be involved in the ongoing development of optical systems that encode entangled photon pairs, development of transmitters for quantum signalling through free space, and in the development of quantum-decoding receivers, working with stakeholders, including Researchers from NGA, and assist in the supervision of PhD students.
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Benefits and Culture:
- Flexible/Hybrid working
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Who You Are:
You have a PhD degree in experimental quantum optics, and can demonstrate the following Skills and Experience
- Research capability in experimental quantum physics, as evidenced by PhD thesis, journal publications, conference proceedings, or internal reports.
- Experience in experimental deployment of quantum information protocols.
- Ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of equal opportunity principles in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of quantum key distribution protocols
- Knowledge of quantum photon sources and detectors
- Knowledge of pulsed laser systems
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before 11.55pm, Sunday 13th August 2023. A copy of the Position Description can be found on Jobs@UNSW.Please ensure you submit both CV and a Cover Letter addressing the Skills and Experience required.
Contact: Shiree Thomas – Talent Acquisition Consultant e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
2. Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Electrical Engineering
The Opportunity
The School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications has an opportunity for a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate. You will be working on an industry-led project on “Electric Conversion to Fast Track Zero Emissions Commercial Aviation”. The purpose of this position is to undertake research and development of the architecture of an electric powerplant for aviation, including detailed diagrams to integrate the powerplant itself and the ground rig to test the full system, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) components.
This position will give you the opportunity to develop your scholarly research and professional activities through your contributions to the writing of scientific papers and reports, and your active engagement with industry partners.
This role reports to Dr Branislav Hredzak with a dotted line to Professor John Fletcher and the Dovetail Electric Aviation Pty Ltd management.
- Salary
- Level A - $100,318 to $107,299 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Level B - $112,679 to $ 132,832 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Fixed-term contract – ASAP start until December 2025
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The UNSW School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications is one of the largest and most prestigious schools of its kind in Australia. In the last 70 years, our school has grown out of a purely teaching institution to one which has made important contributions to the development of electrical engineering in Australia and globally. For more information on our school go to the following link - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/electrical-engineering-telecommunications
Skills and Experience
Level A
- A PhD (or soon to be awarded) in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience in an industrial research environment in Electrical or Systems Engineering with Energy Conversion Systems, Electric Drives, Power Converters and Battery Management background, or a related area.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and working with experimental rigs and prototypes in the area of energy conversion and/or electric drives and/or battery management systems.
- Experience in development of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) systems.
- Experience with broad array of engineering tools/languages including Matlab, Simulink, LabView, Python or C++.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training
Level B
- A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and working with experimental rigs and prototypes in the area of energy conversion and/or electric drives and/or battery management systems.
- Experience in development of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) systems.
- Experience with broad array of engineering tools/languages including Matlab, Simulink, LabView, Python or C++.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated excellent track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
- A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
- A strong practice of maintaining open-source code repository.
- High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding and/or industry projects through effective liaison with external local and international researchers, industry and government
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.
To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Thursday 27th July 2023
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
3. Research Associate in Vascular Modelling
The Opportunity
The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering has an opportunity for a Research Associate. You will contribute towards the research effort in the field of vascular modelling, predominantly in fluid dynamics computation and lead research project aspects from medical image reconstruction, computational set up using HPC, and data analysis for large scale population analyses. This position will give you the opportunity to develop your research skills and output through your contribution to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals, participating in conferences and workshops and actively engaging with industry partners.
This role reports to the Dr Susann Beier and has no direct reports.
- Salary, Level A - $100,318 to $107,299 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Fixed-term contract – 12 months
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering that is internationally recognised for its excellence in research and teaching. Our mission is to nurture students to become industry leaders who will generate societal, economic and environmental benefits. The School is one of the largest and most prestigious schools Australia for thriving research programs and contribution to education excellence in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronic Engineering. The ARWU (Shanghai) Rankings for 2020* ranked the subject Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering at UNSW as the highest in Australia. For further information on our school go to - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/mechanical-and-manufacturing-engineering
Skills & Experience
- PhD (or soon to be awarded) in computational vascular modelling or related area.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- Strong programming skills, strong fundamental biofluid dynamic understanding and significant previous experience with large scale computing.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Ability and capacity to implement required UNSW health and safety policies and procedures.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.
To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 30th July 2023
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
4. Postdoctoral Researcher - Cognitive Resilience and Ageing
- One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
- Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
- Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The School of Psychology at UNSW is the leading Psychology school in Australia. It is located in the Faculty of Science and is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in research and teaching. It offers world class undergraduate psychology degrees, as well as postgraduate professional Masters training in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, an online Graduate Diploma program, and a PhD research program with over 120 students. 40 academic staff conduct experimental research in many areas of Psychology, including behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, perception, learning, memory and cognition, as well as health, social, developmental, clinical and forensic psychology. UNSW Psychology is the only School in the southern hemisphere ranked in the top 30 by discipline in the THES, QS and ARWU rankings. The School has well equipped research and teaching facilities and attracts outstanding staff and students from Australia and overseas. UNSW is located 5 km from the centre of Sydney and is close to other research centres, teaching hospitals, transport, shopping, and beaches.
For further information about the school please visit www.psychology.unsw.edu.au
The Postdoctoral Researcher will be responsible for helping develop and coordinate behavioural imaging projects within an ARC Laureate program on Cognitive Resilience and Ageing led by Professor Kaarin Anstey at the UNSW School of Psychology. The Postdoctoral Researcher will work with the team to develop, pilot and run a large functional MRI study investigating cognitive and sensory ageing in healthy adults aged 50+ years and will develop skills to assist the team with smaller sub-studies using fNIRS. This role will assist with participant engagement, data collection, processing, data analysis and preparation of manuscripts for publication.
About the role
- $100k - $107k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed term – 2.5 years
- Full time (35 hours)
The role reports to Professor Kaarin Anstey and has no direct reports.
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Assist with developing study protocols, documentation, piloting, and implementing data collection involving task and resting state fMRI protocols for studying cognitive and sensory ageing in older adults.
- Work closely with Imaging Facility staff (MRI), technical support staff (fNIRS), and the research team to set up and implement cognitive ageing imaging projects using fMRI or wireless portable fNIR. Develop expertise in associated software, helping with sequence design/cap configuration, and managing data acquisition, pre-processing, quality control, analysis and visualisation.
- Assist with research reporting and analysis, including posters, manuscripts and presentations for scientific meetings and/or grant submissions.
- Conduct research in cognitive ageing as part of a team, using the Laureate study datasets as well as secondary analysis of open access neuroimaging datasets, including leading some areas of the project where the opportunity arises and where appropriate.
- Assist with data collection and handling during participant sessions for the Laureate program studies, including assisting with data transfer and de-identification.
- Engage in regular training related to MR safety, technical skills, data processing and analysis, as well as in research ethics, data privacy and research integrity as required.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Excellent knowledge of brain anatomy and cognition and an interest in cognitive and/or sensory ageing and dementia in addition to an emerging track record in the area or interest in developing expertise in this area.
- Demonstrated expertise in the design and running of cognitive neuroimaging studies using task and resting state fMRI methods including data processing and analysis.
- Demonstrated excellent data analytic and academic writing skills, with a track record of publications relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and running experimental cognitive studies using software such as PsychoPy/Python, Presentation, Psychtoolbox/MATLAB.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills in addition to experience with project management, working with research participants, and familiarity with research ethics.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments and capacity to develop expertise in other neuroimaging methods (i.e., fNIRS).
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
5. Research Associate in Power Electronics Converter Design
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate
The Opportunity
The School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications has an opportunity for a Research Associate. You will be working Industrial research and development project funded by Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grant. The purpose of the project is to design and develop a PCB based converter-inverter system for a high-speed motor and its centralised controller for an application in HVAC system under the supervision of Associate Professor Rukmi Dutta.
This position will give you the opportunity to develop your scholarly research and professional activities through your contributions to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals, participating in conferences and workshops and your active engagement with industry partners.
This role reports to Associate Professor Rukmi Dutta and has no direct reports.
- Salary, Level A - $100,318 to $107,299 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Fixed-term contract – 6 months
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
- Potential opportunities with industry partners moving forward
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The UNSW School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications is one of the largest and most prestigious schools of its kind in Australia. In the last 70 years, our school has grown out of a purely teaching institution to one which has made important contributions to the development of electrical engineering in Australia and globally. For more information on our school go to the following link - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/electrical-engineering-telecommunications
Skills and Experience
- A PhD or a Master (or soon to be awarded) in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, with strong background in Power Electronics system design.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent development work with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of embedded system design, c-programming, experience in TI C2000 series dual core microcontrollers.
- Experience in SiC power electronics converter design and implementation.
- Experience in PCB design and soldering and implementation of the design at system level.
- Experience with coding communication protocols for mesh networks and wireless networks over wi-fi on embedded systems and IoT devices (e.g., NodeMCU) and single board computers (e.g., Raspberry Pi), in C and Python.
- Experience with motor-drive control is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Ability and capacity to implement required UNSW health and safety policies and procedures.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.
To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Monday 31st July 2023
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
6. Research Fellow - Advanced Heat Mitigation Technologies
- Employment Type: Full time - 35hrs per week
- Duration: Fixed term until Jan 2025
- Remuneration: Level A 6 from $100,318 (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
- Location: Kensington Campus, NSW Australia (Hybrid working from home and on campus)
About us
Our focus at UNSW School of Built Environment is to create sustainable, liveable cities. We're home to global leaders in architecture, planning, construction, and design, connecting world-class knowledge with leading practice.
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Why your role matters:
As a Research Fellow you will be an independent researcher who will contribute to faculty wide research activities. You will demonstrate interest and ability to engage productively in faculty and broader community activities.
In this role you will be working on a project awarded by the ARC to explore the potential of advanced heat mitigation technologies. Through testing in various climate and building simulations, your research outputs will develop real life solutions to building design performance.
The role of Research Fellow reports to the Anita Lawrence Chair in High Performance Architecture and has no direct reports.
This position is based in NSW Australia. Visa sponsorship will be considered for a suitable applicant.
Who you are:
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A PhD in a related field of building, architectural science or other, or the equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience.
- Demonstrated high quality research experience and publications as first/corresponding author related to urban climate change, heat mitigation, indoor air/environmental quality, and ability to perform monitoring of indoor/outdoor air and climate and microclimate simulations
- Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with peers, superiors and students and contribute as part of a team.
- Strong ability to work unsupervised, whilst still producing high quality research and meeting relevant research deadlines and outputs.
- Proficient in establishing professional connections with people in relevant fields and building research relationships.
Benefits:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application, upload your CV and include a 2–4-page document addressing how your skills and experience match the selection criteria (as outlined in the position description) for this position. Advertising closes at 11:30pm on Thursday 17th August (Sydney, NSW time).
Get in touch:
For questions related to the position please contact: Riccardo Paolini:
For any questions related to the recruitment process please contact:
Persa Tzakis
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed above.
Click on the link below the ad on Jobs@unsw to view the position description.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
7. Research Fellow – The Kirby Institute
- Employment Type: Full-time (35 hour week)
- Duration: 12 month fixed term contract (possibility of extension)
- Remuneration: $112,679 - $132,832 +17% Super and Leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working, work from home and from UNSW Sydney campus)
About The Kirby Institute:
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.
The focus of the Neglected Tropical Diseases Research group is to conduct research that can lead to the improvement of current strategies for control and elimination of these diseases. To achieve that goal, we lead large-scale community-based intervention studies as well as epidemiological surveys and monitoring and evaluation. Additionally, we complement our epidemiological research with health-economics analysis and social sciences research.
Why Your Role Matters:
As a Research Fellow, you will coordinate and manage research projects relating to Neglected Tropical Diseases epidemiology and control, particularly related to the integration of NTD control programs and their impact in Vanuatu and other countries in the region.
The primary function of this position is to develop, implement and analyse research projects aiming to assess the burden of NTDs or the impact of NTD control strategies. NTDs of interest include: soil-transmitted helminths, yaws and scabies.
The role of Research Fellow reports to the Associate Professor and has no reports.
Who You Are:
- A PhD in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or a similar relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or research with a focus on infectious diseases, including in communities in the Asia-Pacific Region or Africa; ideally with relevant in-country experience.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
- Strong skills in data management and qualitative and/or quantitative analysis with a statistical analysis package (e.g., SAS, Stata, InVivo).
- Laboratory experience in qPCR, ELISAs, multi-bead serological assays, and microscopy is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience writing and publishing peer-reviewed journal articles and/or reports for non-expert stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff and students from diverse backgrounds.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Knowledge of infectious disease control programmes, as relevant to low- and middle-income countries.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 8th August at 11:55pm. To be considered for this role, your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):
Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
8. Research Associate/Senior Research Associate (Intellectual and Developmental Disability)
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate (Intellectual and Developmental Disability)
- Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: 12-months fixed-term
- Remuneration: $80K - $132K (+ 17% superannuation, leave loading)
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid flexible work available)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
The Research Associate will carry out team and/or independent research related to a program of clinical and translational research in intellectual and developmental disability health and wellbeing. They will also provide advice to stakeholders on issues that impact policy and practice in intellectual and developmental disability health care.
The role of Research Associate reports to the Head of Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry. They will have up to four research staff and two PhD candidates as direct reports (Level B), but this may change over time.
Who You Are:
Specific accountabilities for this role include:
Level A
- Primary degree in medicine, nursing , psychology, dentistry or allied health disciplines, registerable in Australia.
- A PhD in a related discipline, and/ or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated track record in research with clear evidence of the desire and ability to achieve research excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to attract research and other funding.
Level B (In addition to the Above)
- Formal subspecialty clinical training, or extensive experience in intellectual and developmental disability health care and/or research
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline-specific knowledge and clinical practice.
- Significant track record in research leadership with outcomes of high quality and national impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and deliver research leadership.
- Experience in successfully recruiting and supervising high calibre students.
- Demonstrated experience with partnerships with relevant professionals and/or industry.
For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the job description at JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Tuesday, 1st August 2023 before 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Please ensure you submit both CV and a Cover Letter addressing the required skills and experience.
Get in Touch:
Merita O'Connell - Talent Acquisition Consultant
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
9. Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Renewable Energy Engineering
The Opportunity
The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) has an opportunity for a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate. You will be part of a team of academics, post-doctoral researchers and post-graduate research students that will collaborate closely with industry partners and with other researchers across UNSW faculties via UNSW’s Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM). CEEM undertakes interdisciplinary research on improving the economic and environmental sustainability of the Australian National Electricity Market, and other electricity industries worldwide. More information is available at our website – www.ceem.unsw.edu.au.
This position will give you the opportunity to develop your scholarly research and professional activities both nationally and internationally through your contribution to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals, participating in conferences and workshops, and actively engaging with industry partners.
The role of Research Associate/Senior Research Associate will report to Dr Baran Yildiz and may assist with the supervision of research students and casual research assistants.
- Salary
- Level A – AUD $100,318 to $107,299 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Level B - AUD $112,679 to $132,832 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Fixed-term contract – Until November 2024 with possible extension
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
This position is within the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) that is internationally recognised for its record-breaking research in solar power (photovoltaics) and renewable energy. The PERC solar cell was first invented at UNSW in our labs in 1983 and today powers more than 85% of all new solar panel modules all over the world. SPREE’s work and people have changed the face of sustainable energy on the global stage, and we continue to be at the forefront of leading-edge research and development in the field of renewable technology as our economies transition away from fossil fuels. For more information, please visit - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/photovoltaic-and-renewable-energy-engineering
Skills & Experience:
Level A
- A PhD or equivalent research experience in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Experience in technical and economic modelling of renewable generation or distributed energy resources such as energy storage and demand-side participation including aspects of energy user behaviour, distribution network implications, integration of renewable or distributed resources into electricity industry operation or planning.
- Expertise in analysis and modelling using large energy related data sets; including formal statistical analysis and the use of artificial intelligence such as pattern recognition and machine learning techniques.
- Demonstrated experience with the development and management of large energy data sets is desirable.
- Experience or interest in developing open-source modelling tools that provide opportunities for a wider set of stakeholders to undertake electricity industry analysis.
- Experience interacting with the profession and industry, in particular electricity networks, electricity market institutions and distributed energy businesses in Australia is highly desirable.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Level B
- A PhD or equivalent research experience in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Experience in technical and economic modelling of renewable generation or distributed energy resources such as energy storage and demand-side participation including aspects of energy user behaviour, distribution network implications, integration of renewable or distributed resources into electricity industry operation or planning.
- Expertise in analysis and modelling using large energy related data sets; including formal statistical analysis and the use of artificial intelligence such as pattern recognition and machine learning techniques.
- Demonstrated experience with the development and management of large energy data sets is desirable.
- Experience or interest in developing open-source modelling tools that provide opportunities for a wider set of stakeholders to undertake electricity industry analysis.
- Experience interacting with the profession and industry, in particular electricity networks, electricity market institutions and distributed energy businesses in Australia is highly desirable.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated excellent track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
- A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
- A strong practice of maintaining open-source code repository.
- High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding and/or industry projects through effective liaison with external local and international researchers, industry and government
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.
To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the above Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed above in your application.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 6th August 2023
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
10. Research Associate - Chemistry
- One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
- Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
- Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The School of Chemistry at UNSW is recognised nationally and internationally, for producing world-class fundamental and applied research in the field of Chemical Sciences to address real-world challenges. The School's research strengths include Health, Energy, Advanced Materials, Sustainability as well as understanding fundamental molecular properties.
The Research Associate will focus on the synthesis, chemical modification and polymer coating of magnetic nanoparticles for diagnostic and theranostic applications. There is an emphasis on both fundamental understanding for synthesizing new materials and polymer encapsulation of magnetic nanoparticles and applied research because this project is linked to the company Ferronova and funded through an ARC ITTC (ARC Training Centre for Next-Gen Technologies in Biomedical Analysis) within the Smart Materials and Surfaces research group in the School of Chemistry and Electron Microscope Unit, Faculty of Science.
About the role
- $100K - $107K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed Term – 12 months
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
The role reports to Professor Richard Tilley and has no direct reports.
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Design and develop of polymer coated nanoparticles for diagnostics using MRI, magnetic particle imaging and therapy using targeting molecules and drug delivery and radio therapy.
- Synthesis of polymer coated magnetic nanoparticles.
- Conduct research into the characterization of magnetic nanoparticles, including characterization of surface modification, transmission electron microscopy and magnetic measurements.
- Write and maintain laboratory notebooks detailing all experiments conducted.
- Successfully complete experiments and on-time provision of analysis on results.
- Analyse and write results of experiments in a format suitable for publication in peer reviewed journals.
- Contribute to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals and progress reporting to other researchers and industry partners.
- Contribute to the preparation of research proposal submissions to funding bodies and actively seek collaboration with industry partners as appropriate.
- Assist with the coordination of research activities and actively contribute to research outputs to meet project milestones.
- Present results of experiments at national and international conferences.
- Assist in the training of PhD and honours students.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A PhD specialising chemical synthesis or polymers and nanoparticles.
- Demonstrated ability to characterize polymers and nanoparticles.
- Demonstrated experience in materials synthesis.
- Previous experience in a research environment and in training PhD and Honours Students.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed above in your application.
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Applications close: August 18th, 2023
Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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