Research Associate - Chemistry

Research Associate – Chemistry

About the Role

The School of Chemistry at UNSW invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) to contribute to the Smart Materials and Surfaces research group. The position is part of an ARC Discovery grant focused on the importance of nanoconfinement in electrochemistry and will involve fundamental research on developing electrodes that provide insights into this phenomenon.

Location: Sydney, Australia

Compensation: $113,000 – $121,000 plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
Employment Type: Fixed Term – 12 months
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Reporting Structure: The role reports to Scientia Professor Justin Gooding and has no direct reports.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the area of electrochemistry and electrocatalysis.
• Perform and supervise experiments in electrochemical evaluation of catalytic materials.
• Write and maintain laboratory notebooks detailing all experiments conducted.
• Successfully complete experiments and provide timely analysis of results.
• Analyse and write results of experiments in a format suitable for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Contribute to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals and progress reporting to other researchers and industry partners.
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposal submissions to funding bodies and actively seek collaboration with industry partners as appropriate.
• Assist with the coordination of research activities and actively contribute to research outputs to meet project milestones.
• Present results of experiments at national and international conferences.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

• A PhD specialising in electrochemistry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop electrochemical procedures for materials characterisation.
• Extensive experience in performing electrochemical measurements.
• Demonstrated experience in materials synthesis.
• Previous experience in a research environment and in training PhD and Honours students.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Application Details

Applications will be accepted online only; applications sent to the contact listed will not be accepted.

Contact: Justin Gooding (E: justin.gooding@unsw.edu.au)

Applications close: January 30th, 2025

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.