Research Fellow in Fibre Science and Technology

 

$70,597 - $83,833 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)

Full time and fixed term for 3 years

Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds

• Job reference number: 90443
• Closing date for applications: 22 November 2009

 

Organisational Environment

 

The position is part of the Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation at Deakin University. The Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation (CMFI) is a multidisciplinary research group with over 100 research students and staff. The Centre is a research intensive unit within the Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (ITRI). ITRI has an outstanding track record in winning national competitive grants and are members of four Cooperative Research Centres and two ARC Centres of Excellence.

 

The core expertise of the Centre lies in metals and light metals, fibres and fibrous materials, composites and polymers, bio and nano materials. Research in the Centre is supported by advanced modelling, pilot scale processing and state-of-the-art characterisation facilities. CMFI has close working relationships with both local and international companies and research institutions in relevant areas.

 

The appointee will be actively involved in research in the area of wool fibres and textiles, supported by the Sheep CRC.

 

Principal Accountabilities

 

The appointee is responsible for:

 

• Wool comfort research and development.
• Evaluation of wool fibre/fabric comfort properties.
• Statistical analysis of experimental results.
• Assisting with preparation of project progress reports.
• Building an active research record, including publication and the generation of external research income.
• Participating with colleagues in developing and maintaining links and partnerships with the wool industry and the wider community.
• Supervising junior researchers.
• Undertaking appropriate administrative tasks.

 

 

Typical Duties

 

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

Research

 

• Conduct research and general new IP.
• Produce research reports and scholarly publication.
• Lead project activities under limited supervision.  
• Contribute to the Institute and University’s research activity and national profile.

 

Service

 

• Participate in the development and maintenance of links and partnerships with industry and relevant professional bodies and the community.
• Perform administrative tasks commensurate with position responsibilities and contribute to processes that enable the effective operation of the School.
• Attend appropriate staff development courses as the need arises and participate in the University's Performance Planning and Review program.

 

Occupational Health and Safety

 

• Comply with occupational health and safety policies and procedures as developed by Deakin University in accordance with current legislation.

 

For a full copy of the position description, and to apply online, please visit mycareer.com.au

 

All applicants are encouraged to provide a separate statement addressing each key selection criteria in addition to providing a resume.

Contact for further information:
Xungai Wang
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