Research Associate in Chemistry
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country, Australia
Employment type: Fixed-term, full time (until 1 March 2027)
Salary: AU$88,842 – $107,666 per annum (plus 17% super)
About the Position
Join a high-impact research project at the forefront of sustainable chemistry, focused on developing new technologies to recover gold from ore and e-waste. As a Research Associate, you will work closely with leading researchers and industry partners to translate cutting‐edge science into real‐world environmental and commercial outcomes. Supported by funding from the Economic Accelerator Ignite program, you will build your research profile while contributing to innovative solutions in resource recovery and sustainability. The position is based in the Chemical Synthesis Group and includes dedicated mentorship.
Responsibilities
* Assist in leading the research project, contributing to the successful delivery of project milestones and key performance indicators.
* Plan and execute high‐quality research, including experimental design, data generation, and critical review of relevant literature.
* Produce high‐quality research outputs, including publications, presentations, and contributions to grant activities.
* Support the supervision of postgraduate research students.
Qualifications
* Completion of a PhD, or significant progress towards a PhD, in Chemistry or a related field such as materials science or engineering.
* Experience in synthetic chemistry, with expertise in areas such as polymer, inorganic, electrochemistry, photochemistry and/or organic chemistry.
* Experience in chemical and material analysis, including characterisation of inorganic substances, organic molecules, polymers, and/or composites.
* An emerging track record of research outputs, including publications and presentations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Flinders University is committed to gender equality and seeks to remove discriminatory barriers. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, or identity.
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