Be challenged and imagine with us

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will join the Precision Mechatronics Laboratory within the School of Engineering. The appointee will conduct research in 3D-nanoprinting using electrohydrodynamic (EHD) techniques.

In this role you will:

• Conduct electrohydrodynamic printing experiments.
• Synthesis of precursors and solutions suitable for EHD printing.
• Mechanical design and control of the 3D-printing platform.
• Computational fluid dynamic analysis of the EHD process.

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• A PhD in Electrical and Electronics / Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• Demonstrated capability in electrohydrodynamic printing or electrospinning.
• Demonstrated capability in synthesising precursors and solutions for electrohydrodynamic printing.
• Have experience in Computational Fluid Dynamic analysis in ANSYS or other software (desirable criteria).
• Demonstrated capability in mechanical design and control (desirable criteria).
• Demonstrated academic and research excellence.
• Have a high level of written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability working within a research group, and publishing in high-quality outlets, often in collaboration with research group members.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $95,918 – $102,962 plus 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.

About 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 creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

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.

Let’s be part of something bigger together.

Visit this page for a guide on how to apply for a role.

Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
• A Cover Letter; outlining your interest in the role
• A statement addressing all of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the Position Description (4 pages max)
• Your CV, which should be succinct and discipline appropriate.

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

For specific position enquiries, please contact Yuen Yong on (02) 4921 6438 or via email yuenkuan.yong@newcastle.edu.au

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Closing date: 31st January 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

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