Research Associate - Mawson Lakes, Australia - University of South Australia

University of South Australia

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Mawson Lakes, Australia

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Description

Job Based in the Future Industries Institute at the Mawson Lakes campus

Fulltime, 2year fixed term contract
Salary: $93,165 $99,759 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners.

Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change.

Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

The Future Industries Institute brings together world-class strength in high-tech manufacturing, nanomedicine, minerals and resource engineering plus environmental science, with the end goal of building economic growth through innovative partnerships and translational research.

The Institute builds on the significant capability, infrastructure and reputation of the University's existing research strengths and substantial research infrastructure and supports state and national research priorities.

Core Responsibilities

Undertake research to achieve the project grant outcomes such as develop a nanoformulation for image guided surgery and treatment
Design and perform a range of experiments, contribute to the preparation of refereed journal publications, and conference and seminar papers arising from the research
Provide advice to post graduate students in the appointee's area of expertise
Active involvement in professional activities including, administrative duties, internal and stakeholder meetings and attendance at conferences, and seminars
Contribute to the teaching activities of the Unit, including the development of researchrelated material for teaching purposes

Essential Skills and Experience

A postgraduate qualification in an appropriate Science or Engineering area relevant to the research area and/or relevant experience
Experience in nanomedicine formulation and preclinical testing, working within the biomedical industry
Demonstrated high quality research output commensurate with the length of research career; published and presented in appropriate forums
Excellent communication skills in written work such as reports, publications and educational materials, and verbally through liaison with external partners, colleagues and students
Ability to plan and execute testing and research with stakeholders, working independently and as part of a research team

Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start.

UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
Employee assistance and development programs
A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
Corporate health insurance
Various onsite services available at our campuses which may include onsite gym membership
A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground.

Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 23 May 2023
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