Postdoctoral Researcher, The School of Mechanical Engineering

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The School of Mechanical Engineering is focused upon knowledge generation and technological development. The School delivers programs in mechanical, aerospace, mechatronic, sports, and sustainable energy engineering. The School offers a vibrant research culture and an environment conducive to innovation.

The Post-Doctoral Researcher will work on an Energy Pipelines Cooperative Research Centre (EPCRC) funded project on gas pipeline vent design and operation, involving the assessment and analysis of methods to reduce blow-down noise levels during natural gas pipeline venting operations.

The successful candidate will undertake modelling and experimental testing of vent silencers and a range of proposed noise reduction treatments.

Salary: Level A-6 to Level B-1 (depending on qualifications and experience) $83,303 to $94,135 per annum.

Superannuation: An employer contribution of 9.5% applies.

Term of position: This fixed-term contract is available immediately for 12 Months.

Position requirements

To be successful you should have:

• experience with experimental acoustic and flow measurements
• experience in acoustic modelling relevant to the quantification of the effectiveness of noise reduction treatments and the acoustic propagation of aeroacoustic noise sources
• experience with the modelling, design and testing of noise reduction measures including mufflers
• ability to manage research projects and work independently
• a strong research track record relative to opportunity with publication in high quality journals and refereed conferences in relevant fields with a respectable citation record.

Please address and upload your responses to the selection criteria within the online application. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Anthony Zander, Head of School, telephone: +61 8 8313 5461 or email: anthony.zander@adelaide.edu.au

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Closing date: 9 April 2017

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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