• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term to 30 August 2027
• Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Research Fellow, you will:

• Utilise numerical tools (specifically explicit finite element software) to analyse the performance of protective structures under extreme dynamic loading
• Contribute to the development of a human-machine collaborative framework for experimental design
• Develop and apply machine learning-based analysis tools for predicting the performance of complex engineering systems
• Initiate, design, and conduct high-quality, inter-disciplinary research collaborations in areas related to computational material science, protective structures, or behaviour of materials in extreme environments
• Support and/or lead applications for external research funding.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in physics, engineering (mechanical, aerospace, electrical, mechatronics), computer science or a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
• Demonstrated expertise in computational modelling, for example finite element (preferred), computational fluid dynamics, computational materials, or related
• Demonstrated experience in programming, languages including python (preferred), MATLAB, Julia, R, or related
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Shannon Ryan (Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering) via shannon.ryan@deakin.edu.au 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Research Fellow (SR Eng).pdf

Applications for this position close on Friday 15th November 2024

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.