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Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Jun 2, 2016

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School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Reference no. 736/0516
  • Exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive and collaborative team
  • Join a research group of international reputation and contribute to developing and presenting new and innovative ideas
  • Full-time, fixed term for one year, possible extension to two year subject to availability of funds remuneration package: $100K-$108K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super)

 
The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.
Our established multidisciplinary team at the school of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering seeks an efficient, productive and a motivated research associate to join our research team.

The school was established in 1946 as Australia’s first tertiary program in this field. Today the School is research intensive, with a strong synergy between research and teaching. The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies has a strong position within Australia and worldwide. We will continue to bring our renowned capability to focus on key emerging local, national and global research and teaching questions and issues, such as sustainability, energy and bioengineering. The interests of our academic staff range from BioProcess Engineering through to Energy and the Environment, Minerals and Resources, Polymers and Systems Engineering, Product/Process Design and Smart Fluids.

Your research focus would be in one or more areas relevant to current school interests and activities. These may be defined as chemical process design, synthesis of polymers, particularly biopolymer, nano-technology for active compound delivery including nutraceuticals and/or pharmaceuticals, development of biosensors, or microfluidic systems.

To be successful you will need;

  • A PhD in biotechnology, chemical engineering (or a closely allied field) from a reputable institution
  • Experience in a range of science such as chemical process design, synthesis of polymers, particularly biopolymer, nano-technology for active compound delivery including nutraceuticals and/or pharmaceuticals, development of biosensors, or microfluidic systems
  • In depth knowledge and hands on analytical techniques such as NMR, HPLC, Mass Spectrometry, and also biological assays,
    • A strong record of achieving research outcomes (including conference and journal publications),
    • A demonstrated ability in applying for competitive research funding,
    • Experience in research training, including the supervision of honours students,
    • A proven track record of working collaboratively across different research disciplines and with industry

 

To be considered for this position it is essential that you address the online selection criteria. 

Enquiries can be directed to Professor Fariba Dehghani: +61 9351 4794 or at fariba.dehghani@sydney.edu.au

CLOSING DATE: 11:30pm 2 June 2016 (Sydney Time)

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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