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Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow

School of Mechanical Engineering

Job Reference Number: 11455

Position Requirements | Salary | Superannuation | Term of Position | Further Information | Applications

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for the Materials Group within the School of Mechanical Engineering. Our research is focused on determining the influence of microstructure and properties of metals on their performance in specific service environments. Current projects cover the performance of carbon steels used for natural gas transmission pipelines in service environments that make the steel susceptible to stress corrosion cracking.

You will be required to have knowledge of steel metallurgy and be prepared to undertake laboratory based experiments, metallography and microscopy. You will need to be able to work well with industry partners so good communication skills and an ability to complete work to deadlines are vital. Good organisational and personal skills, self-motivation and previous publication activity will be taken as important indicators for position suitability.

Position Requirements

You should have:

• a PhD in metallurgy, materials science (with a focus on metals) or a related area of engineering or expect to obtain your PhD within the next six months
  
• demonstrated knowledge in the area of carbon steel metallurgy
  
• research experience in laboratory based experiments, metallography and microscopy
  
• a commitment to research excellence, as evidence by publications in reputable journals in areas of relevance to the position

Salary

(Level A) $54,656 – $66,567 per annum. A minimum of $62,014 (Level A Step 6) per annum is payable to the holder of a PhD.

Superannuation

An employer superannuation contribution of 9% applies.

Term of Position

This fixed-term position is available immediately for a period of 12 months in the first instance.

Further Information

Please refer to the selection criteria (pdf 23kB) or alternatively contact Professor Valerie Linton, telephone: 8303 3980.

Applications

Deadline: 22 August 2008 .

Your application must:

• include your résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• address the Selection Criteria
• quote the relevant reference number
• include residency status
• include the names, addresses and/or email details of three referees.

Email applications to Professor Valerie Linton, or forward in duplicate to:

Professor Valerie Linton
School of Mechanical Engineering
The University of Adelaide
South Australia 5005