Postdoctoral Fellow in Sustainable Concrete (University of New South Wales, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering)

Postdoctoral Fellow - Sustainable Concrete Job no: 497562 Work type: Fixed term / Full time Location: Sydney, NSW Categories: Post doctoral research fellow Postdoctoral Fellow – Sustainable Concrete Be a part of a research team conducting research in the area of sustainable concrete The Opportunity The Postdoctoral Fellow will assist in the teaching, professional and administrative activities in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and carry out the duties of a Research Associate in the area of sustainable concrete research in the School. The Postdoctoral Fellow reports to Dr Ali Kashani and has no direct reports. Salary: $93,578 - $100,090 (AUD) + superannuation 1-year fixed term contract Full time Location: Kensington Campus – Sydney, Australia About UNSW UNSW is currently implementing a ten-year strategy to 2025 and our ambition for the next decade is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. This position is within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Selection Criteria About the successful applicant: A PhD qualification in the relevant discipline area, preferably Civil Engineering; Demonstrated track record in ‘Sustainable Concrete’ research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear future research plan aligned with related area of research and ability to continually achieve research excellence relative to opportunity; Demonstrated commitment and ability to teach in various courses of Civil Engineering, preferably Construction Engineering, with high quality and innovative teaching and student experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level; Able in research grant writing and attracting research funding through Australian Research Council and potential industry partners, relative to opportunity; Demonstrated commitment and ability to perform hands-on experiments in a concrete laboratory environment; High-level communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students, staff and industry partners; Able to plan, organise and achieve multiple work targets and meet deadlines, sometimes in demanding circumstances; Able to work independently and as part of a team, supervise students, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships; Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this role can be found in the attached position description below. Position Description - Postdoctoral Fellow - Sustainable Concrete (497562).pdf Within your application you should submit: Current cv Cover letter Future statement which outlines your future plans for research including publication plan and funding application plans (max 1 page) Pre-employment checks required for this position include qualification verification. Please apply online. Applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below. Contact: Penny Spencer E: penny.spencer@unsw.edu.au T: +61 2 9385 0708 Applications close: 11:50pm, Saturday 14th September 2019 UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply. Position Description Advertised: 15 Aug 2019 AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 14 Sep 2019 AUS Eastern Standard Time If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Postdoctoral Fellow - Sustainable Concrete

Job no: 497562
Work type: Fixed term / Full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Post doctoral research fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow – Sustainable Concrete

Be a part of a research team conducting research in the area of sustainable concrete

The Opportunity

The Postdoctoral Fellow will assist in the teaching, professional and administrative activities in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and carry out the duties of a Research Associate in the area of sustainable concrete research in the School.

The Postdoctoral Fellow reports to Dr Ali Kashani and has no direct reports.

Salary: $93,578 - $100,090 (AUD) + superannuation
1-year fixed term contract
Full time
Location: Kensington Campus – Sydney, Australia

About UNSW

UNSW is currently implementing a ten-year strategy to 2025 and our ambition for the next decade is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. This position is within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Selection Criteria

About the successful applicant:

A PhD qualification in the relevant discipline area, preferably Civil Engineering;
Demonstrated track record in ‘Sustainable Concrete’ research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear future research plan aligned with related area of research and ability to continually achieve research excellence relative to opportunity;
Demonstrated commitment and ability to teach in various courses of Civil Engineering, preferably Construction Engineering, with high quality and innovative teaching and student experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level;
Able in research grant writing and attracting research funding through Australian Research Council and potential industry partners, relative to opportunity;
Demonstrated commitment and ability to perform hands-on experiments in a concrete laboratory environment;
High-level communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students, staff and industry partners;
Able to plan, organise and achieve multiple work targets and meet deadlines, sometimes in demanding circumstances;
Able to work independently and as part of a team, supervise students, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships;
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this role can be found in the attached position description below.

Download File Position Description - Postdoctoral Fellow - Sustainable Concrete (497562).pdf

Within your application you should submit:

Current cv
Cover letter
Future statement which outlines your future plans for research including publication plan and funding application plans (max 1 page)

Pre-employment checks required for this position include qualification verification.

Please apply online. Applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Penny Spencer

E: penny.spencer@unsw.edu.au

T: +61 2 9385 0708

Applications close: 11:50pm, Saturday 14th September 2019

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds.

UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.

Position Description

Advertised: 15 Aug 2019 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Sep 2019 AUS Eastern Standard Time

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

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