* Full time, fixed term position until July 2027, located on the Camperdown Campus
* Drive innovation in hydrogen storage by scaling cutting- edge materials from lab to industry
* Base Salary (HEO6) $103,185 - $111, % superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Chemistry is currently seeking a Research Officer to develop advanced materials like MOFs and PBAs to improve hydrogen transport and storage. The role focuses on scaling synthesis from lab to industry and enhancing storage capacity through monolithing and pelletisation.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* lead and optimise research projects, ensuring methodologies are refined and research goals are met
* provide advice on research direction, updating the team on the latest research methodologies and compliance requirements
* coordinate data management processes, ensuring thorough analysis and reporting that drives research insights
* strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders, enhancing research collaborations and joint initiatives
* facilitate timely report submissions, uphold data integrity according to university systems, and partner with managers to advance compliance initiatives
* work with and present data to industry collaborators with various levels of scientific and chemical literacy
* champion a proactive approach to health and safety, review and provide feedback on work area protocols, and collaborate cross functionally to ensure consistent safety standards across tasks and projects.
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 Research Officer who has:
* a PhD in Chemistry or an equivalent combination of training and experience
* demonstrated experience conducting synthesis research in a chemical laboratory and experience in the higher education sector
* managing, reporting, and disseminating research data experience
* competency with PXRD, SCXRD, NMR, TGA, and both high pressure and ambient pressure gas adsorption
* experience presenting research, solutions and ideas to both academic & non-academic industry stakeholders
* relevant industry experience, either reaction scale up or Metal Organic Framework production
* previous experience conducting scientific literary searches
* ability to identify hazards associated with planned experiments and conduct appropriate risk assessments
* Proven ability to develop successful, high impact grant applications.
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
Sunday 15 February :59 PM