At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct innovative research on recycling lithium-ion batteries with advanced techniques.
- Company: Join UNSW, a leading university known for excellence in engineering and research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 17% superannuation, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with diverse community and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainable technology and battery recycling.
- Qualifications: PhD in relevant fields and experience in project engineering and battery processes.
The predicted salary is between 126711 - 126711 $ per year.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct high-quality research into the development of novel processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries. The successful candidate will work closely with the project team to innovate and optimise battery recycling processes using advanced techniques and technologies. The Postdoctoral Fellow will report to the Project Director (Dr Cheng Wang) and have a dotted reporting line to the Head of School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Professor Garth Pearce).
Salary: Level A - $95,036 - $126,711 per annum + 17% superannuation
Full Time: 35 hours
Fixed term: to April 2027
Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia (on campus attendance 3 days a week)
Skills & Experience:
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant field.
- Industrial experience in project engineering/management.
- Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling and battery recycling processes.
- Experience with material performance testing and mechanism analysis of battery materials.
- Knowledge and experience in battery materials engineering, thermal degradation kinetics of polymers, and material characterization techniques using advanced analytical methods.
- Experience in assessing the commercial viability of new technologies, reviewing patent literature, and identifying potential licensees.
- Experience in teaching Professional Engineering and Communication for engineering and research students.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise research students.
- Demonstrated track record of publications, conference presentations, and research grant applications 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.
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
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.
Postdoctoral Fellow – School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering in Sydney employer: University of New South Wales
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