- Full time, 12 months fixed term. Located on the Darlington Campus at the School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
- Make a real-world impact by working on innovative asset management solutions, collaborating with industry experts and advancing your career through hands-on research in a cutting-edge, multi-industry project
- Base Salary, Level A $105,314 – $116,679 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Decision Support System in Managing Water Assets to develop a system that optimises the management and reliability of waste assets. As part of a Smartcrete CRC-funded multi-industry project, the role involves hands-on research in understanding and modelling corrosion mechanisms, with a focus on improving sustainability and efficiency in waste asset management across various sectors.
Your key responsibilities will be in:
- Developing Decision Support Systems: Design and implement advanced decision support tools to optimise the management and reliability of water and waste assets
- Corrosion Mechanism Analysis: Conduct hands-on research to understand corrosion mechanisms affecting asset performance, nd apply modelling techniques to predict and mitigate their impact
- Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and industry experts on a Smartcrete CRC-funded multi-industry project
- Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyse data to inform decision-making processes and contribute to improving the sustainability and efficiency of water and waste asset management
- Reporting and Dissemination: Prepare research reports, publications, and presentations to communicate findings to both academic, industry stakeholders and CRC Smartcrete
- Project Management: Assist in the management of project timelines, deliverables, and milestones, ensuring alignment with research objectives.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who has:
- a PhD in engineering, environmental science, or a related field, with a focus on asset management or corrosion research
- experience in corrosion analysis and modelling, with a focus on water or waste asset management
- proficiency in developing and implementing decision support systems using advanced data analytics and modelling techniques
- expertise in using relevant software tools for data analysis, such as Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar platforms
- solid understanding of asset reliability, performance optimisation, and sustainability in industrial settings
- demonstrated ability to conduct hands-on research and laboratory experiments related to corrosion mechanisms.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
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Applications Close: Wednesday 26 March 2025 11:59 PM
