Overview
Based in the College of Engineering and Information Technology at the Adelaide City Campus East. Part-time (0.60 FTE), fixed term contract for 2 years. (Level A) $81,293 to $109,307 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Role and Responsibilities
* Drive innovation in next-generation battery technologies, strengthening the University's research excellence while advancing sustainable energy solutions that benefit industry and society.
* Build and test next-generation metal-ion batteries, create materials, and manage energy storage research projects.
* Work under the supervision of Professor David Lewis within the School of Chemical Engineering, in the College of Engineering and Information Technology at the Adelaide City Campus (East).
Experience and Qualifications
* PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or related field.
* Knowledge of and expertise in:
o metal ion battery energy storage;
o laboratory based battery development, assembly, and testing;
o modern materials synthesis methodologies, such as electrodepositing and electroplating;
o modern materials characterization methodologies, such as Scanning Electron Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, and X-ray powder diffraction.
* Ability to work within a research group that includes a combination of undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and senior academic staff, under the direction of a supervisor.
* Good written (e.g. technical reports and scientific journal publications) and oral communication skills (e.g. seminars and conference presentations).
* Strong evidence of ability to undertake, complete and write-up scientific research (e.g. scientific journal publications).
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Application Process
Launch your future with Adelaide University now. Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:
* your current CV
* a cover letter that tells us why you're excited about the role
The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Submit your application by 11:55pm, Sunday 8th of March 2026
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Contact
For Further Information About This Opportunity, Please Contact
Rachael CossonsTalent Acquisition Adviser+61 (08) 831 31976 | rachael.cossons@adelaide.edu.au
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