• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and fixed-term for 12 months
• Level A $80,065 - $107,633 ($100,472 if a PhD is held) + 17% Superannuation

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.

About the role

The Associate Research Fellow will collaborate on high-impact research, scholarship and creative activities at the Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), with mentorship from senior team members. The role will support the design and development of solid-state Li-S batteries, work with domain experts and industry partners to investigate the Li-S commercialization process and apply research skills to help obtain suitable solid-state electrolyte and interfaces for high-performance solid-state Li-S batteries.

This position is suited to an emerging researcher keen to explore and build on new areas and foster research and researcher development to have real-world impact and contribute to a dynamic and enthusiastic research team.

As an Associate Research Fellow, you will:

• Conduct high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs, with mentorship
• Engage collaboratively to participate in novel and high-quality research or creative activities
• Ensure impact of academic activity on the field and the community
• Support and may lead applications for funding for research and creative activities
• Begin building body of work and reputation and recognition for quality, excellence and impact

 To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in materials engineering or electrochemistry.
• Emerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Li-S batteries especially the rich experiences with solid-state electrolytes, and solid-electrolyte interphases.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with specific experience working with a range of analytical software.
• Practical experience of high-throughput data analysis.

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 Dr Baozhi Yu, Research Fellow, on baozhi.yu@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD - Associate Research Fellow - 561344.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 15 September 2024.

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.

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.