Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

The School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering maintains a world class reputation and is at the cutting-edge of engineering education, research and expert consultation across the fields of mechanical, materials, mining, aerospace and mechatronics engineering.

The School's reputation for research excellence attracts academia from around the world.  Our diverse research programs address the evolving needs of industry and society, and contribute to economic and social development. The School's established research strengths in hypersonics, light metals, geothermal energy and mining technology are complemented by continued growth in areas such as solar thermal, composites, metals manufacturing, and rock mechanics.

The role

The successful appointee will to perform project management and research including modelling, development and testing of new algorithms and reporting results to industry and academia in the area of Rail Mechanics.

The person

Applicants should possess a PhD in the field of mechanical engineering or significant progress toward the award of a PhD. You should also have demonstrated problem solving ability in the areas of railway/contact mechanics, to design and build modifications for a testrig, the ability to develop mathematical models for mechanics' problems and to simulate mechanics' phenomena using software tools.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion.

Applications are encouraged from women.

Applications are particularly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For further information please contact our Australian Indigenous Employment Coordinator at: atsi_recruitment@uq.edu.au  

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at Academic level A. The remuneration package will be in the range $64,533.50 - $87,535.13 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $75,504.20 - $102,416.10 p.a.).

Position Description

 500000_3037005_Postdoctoral Research Fellow.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor Paul Meehan on meehan@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

For information on completing the application process click here.

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