Research Fellow in Protein Fibres

 

Salary range $49,418 - $67,063 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)

Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds

Full time and fixed term for 3 years

• Job reference number:  90444
• Closing date for applications:  Sunday 22 November 2009

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

Principal Accountabilities  

The appointee is responsible for:

• Producing and characterisation of protein fibre powder.
• Examine the applications of protein fibre materials, including biomedical applications
• Preparation of project progress reports.
• Contributing to 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 industry and research institutions. 
• Undertaking appropriate administrative tasks.

Typical Duties

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

Research

• Produce protein fibre powders and films.
• Undertake extensive characterisation of fibre materials. 
•  Explore new applications of protein fibres.
• Produce research reports and quality publications.
• Carry out project activities under limited supervision. 
• Contribute to the Centre and University’s research activity and national profile.  

Service

• Participate in the development and maintenance of links and partnerships with industry and collaborating research organisations.
• Perform administrative tasks commensurate with position responsibilities and contribute to processes that enable the effective operation of the Centre.
• 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 on (??) ???? ????