Research Associate in Sustainable Construction - Sydney, Australia - University of New South Wales

University of New South Wales
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Job no: 517121


Work type:
full time


Location:
Sydney, NSW


Categories:
Post Doctoral Research Associate


The Opportunity
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering has an opportunity for a Research Associate.

You will be responsible for developing and optimising novel construction material mix designs and testing their performance and durability in comparison with traditional concretes made from Portland cement.


This position will give you the opportunity to develop your scholarly research and professional activities both nationally and internationally through your contributions to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals, your participation in conferences and workshops, and your active engagement with industry partners.

This role reports to Associate Professor Ailar Hajimohammadi, and has no direct reports

  • Level A, Salary $100,318 to $107,299 per annum + 17% superannuation
  • Full time
  • Fixedterm contract 12 months with a potential extension of up to three years


  • 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.


Skills and Experience

  • A PhD (or soon to be awarded) in construction materials, alkaliactivated materials or related areas.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability and publications showing successful experimental research on construction materials testing and characterisation.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with other staff and external providers.
  • Demonstrated ability in collaborations with industry to meet project milestones (desirable, not mandatory).
  • Demonstrated ability and publications in making successful mix designs for alkaliactivated materials and geopolymers (desirable, not mandatory).
  • Demonstrated ability and publications showing the research on the durability of construction materials (desirable, not mandatory).
  • 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.


Contact:

Eugene Aves - Talent Acquisition Consultant


Applications close:11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 16th July 2023

Position Description


Advertised: 15 Jun 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Jul 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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