Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job no: HRC0006202

Category: Academic Level B

Base Salary: $108,382 – $128,705 plus 17% superannuation

Position: Full Time Fixed Term 2 Years

Location: Newcastle (Callaghan) Campus

Our university

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

For more information click here – Our Uni.

Our school

The School of Engineering is one of the most research-intensive Schools within the University. The School consists of four discipline groupings: Civil and Environmental Engineering and Surveying; Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering; Aerospace Systems, Electrical, Computer Systems; Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering. The School is home to many leading-edge research centres and has strong links with industry through sponsored undergraduate students and research collaborations.

The School is highly research active, contributing substantially to the overall research inputs and outputs of the CESE. This is reflected in the 2018 Excellence in Research in Australia outcomes where Electrical, Civil, Mechanical and Resource Engineering codes all received an ERA5. 

Be challenged and imagine with us

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on a funded project titled ‘Reducing the impact of bacterial biofilm in chronic open wounds.” The successful candidate will contribute to the aim of developing new imaging technologies that identify bacterial penetration into tissue and measure the quality of new tissue, blood perfusion, and vessel development. The desired outcome is a non-invasive portable imaging device that maps healing progress, to be used for clinical monitoring and decision making. 

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be part of a large multidisciplinary team, consisting of several university industry partners. They will be responsible for:

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the research project and co-supervise the PhD students
• Collaborating effectively within a team setting to enhance existing and future research priorities.
• Fostering collaboration among the University, government, national and international academia, and industry.
• Participating in securing research support from industry and competitive external grants on both national and international scales.

How will you inspire us?

The essential criteria for success include:

• Completed, or recently submitted for review, a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation in electrical or biomedical engineering or a related field.
• Relevant research experience in the design of hardware or software systems for optical imaging.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality contribution to research, including evidence of international and national research collaborations/partnerships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including an inter-disciplinary way of working, capacity to build relationships and engagement with industry stakeholders.

What we offer 

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy);
• 17% super and salary packaging;
• additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme;
• discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more;
• wellbeing programs. 

For information on our employee benefits please visit here.  

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. It’s important you read this document to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where copies of the Position Descriptions can be accessed. Please download the relevant copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID (if relevant)
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
• A Cover Letter:
• outlining your interest in the role
• include contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
• A statement formally addressing each criterion of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the relevant Position Description attached below.
• Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate. 

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. 

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words). 

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the relevant Position Description for which you are applying (available in the Related Documents section below). 

For specific position enquiries, please contact Professor Sarah Johnson, School of Engineering via email at sarah.johnson@newcastle.edu.au or on (02) 4921 6028.

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: 14^th May 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you!

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The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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