Postdoctoral Research Associate in Catalyst Engineering (usyd)

Job Description

• Full time, 2 year fixed term opportunity (with possible extension). Located on the Sydney University Campus in the Chemical Engineering Building

• Exciting opportunity to research into the development of nanocatalysts or zeolites for their application in green H2 production or biomass transformation

• Base Salary (Level A) $105,314 - $116,679 p.a + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Sydney, established in 1946, offered the first university-level chemical engineering program in Australia. The School is committed to teaching excellence and our graduates are highly regarded and sought after by employers in Australia and overseas. The School is research-intensive and considered a world leader in many cutting edge areas of chemical and biomolecular engineering.

This is an exciting opportunity from the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Catalysis Engineering to join the dynamic catalysis group for green-house gas capture and conversion as well as sustainable hydrogen production. 

 Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work with the supervisory team to design and fabricate new nanocatalysts

• optimise and scale up the synthesis of catalyst materials

• design and set up reaction process and characterisation equipment necessary for research

• carry out experiments to evaluate catalysts and reactors

• analyse and interpret data to write publications and prepare proposals

• utilise both internal and external networks to broaden expertise and guide delivery of project objectives

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Catalysis Engineering who has:

• a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials or related field

• expertise in the synthesis of nanocatalysts and/or zeolites

• knowledge and experience in advanced catalysts and/or porous materials characterisation methodologies, such as solid-state NMR, microscopy, and in-situ spectroscopy

• strong teamwork skills that are suitable for a research group that includes a mixture of undergraduate students, graduate students, post-docs and senior academic staff, under the direction of a supervisor

• good written (e.g. technical reports and scientific journal publications) and oral communication skills

• an excellent track record in scientific journal publications

• demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.  

To apply for this position, please address the above criteria in a cover letter and attach to your application.

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Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

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