Overview
Position: Postdoctoral Research Officer | Location: La Trobe's regional campus, Bendigo | Term: Fixed term up to 1 year | Employment: Full time | Level: A/6 Academic (Research only)
This position is for a postdoctoral research officer who will contribute significantly to advancing research excellence in close collaboration with industry. The successful candidate will lead research activities within the Advanced Polymer and Composite Materials Laboratory in the Kong research group, working closely with industry partners and other postdoctoral researchers and HDR students in the Kong group.
Responsibilities
* Lead and contribute to research activities within the Advanced Polymer and Composite Materials Laboratory in the Kong group.
* Collaborate with industry partners and other postdoctoral researchers and HDR students.
* Engage in research dissemination and scholarship in line with laboratory and university standards.
Qualifications and Skills
* Completion of a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
* Direct experience in air management technologies, including understanding of air-liquid interactions, bubble formation and methods to control or remove unwanted air in industrial processes.
* Knowledge of fluid dynamics, multiphase flow and rheology, and their relevance to manufacturing process optimisation.
* Evidence of research experience and problem-solving ability, with the capability to work effectively under limited supervision or independently.
* Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with industry partners, researchers and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
* Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary research team.
* Familiar with industrial manufacturing processes relevant to polymer processing or materials engineering.
Benefits
* 17% employer contributed superannuation
* Flexible work arrangements
* Discounts for staff and their family members to study La Trobe courses
How to Apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Thursday 23 April 2026
Position Enquiries: Ing Kong, Professor, Manufacturing Engineering (email: I.Kong@latrobe.edu.au)
Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh (email: Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au)
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Position is open to international applicants. Visa and relocation assistance available at the cost of the candidature; LTU will not cover.
Documents to Submit
* Cover letter addressing suitability for the position (max 1 page)
* CV limited to 5 pages with a link to Google Scholar or a publication list
* A separate document addressing the first 7 bullet points under the Essential Criteria 'core requirement' from the position description
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Equity and Inclusion
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. La Trobe University is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and accessibility in recruitment and employment. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
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