Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Sustainable Construction & Decarbonisation
Full-time Fixed-Term position at Academic Level A.
Location: Penrith (Kingswood) campus with flexible working arrangements.
Salary: $97,153 – $117,376 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Contribute to applied research advancing recycled concrete and cement decarbonisation.
The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to an Australian Research Council funded research project focused on sustainable construction and decarbonisation. The role sits within the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment and supports research addressing recycled concrete technologies and low‐carbon cement solutions.
Based at the Penrith campus, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary project team to deliver high-quality research outcomes aligned to project objectives and timelines. Your work will support industry and government engagement and contribute to practical, evidence-based solutions for the construction sector.
The role involves contributing across the full research lifecycle, including research design, data analysis, publication, grant development and student supervision. This is an outcomes-driven position, with performance assessed against agreed research deliverables and milestones.
What Success Looks Like
* Deliver high-quality research outcomes aligned to project milestones and objectives.
* Publish peer-reviewed research in high-quality journals and scholarly outlets.
* Contribute to competitive research grant applications and funding activities.
* Maintain effective collaboration with academic, industry and government partners.
* Demonstrated research and publication track record in sustainable construction or related fields.
* Experience in experimental design and qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
* Ability to conduct independent research and contribute effectively within a team environment.
* Capability to engage with industry, government and professional stakeholders.
Benefits
* Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state through salary-packaging options.
* Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
* Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing.
* Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
* Full‐time working rights in Australia (must provide evidence).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.
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