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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Energy Systems

Centre for Energy Technology/ School of Chemical Engineering

Job Reference Number: 16416

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship within the Centre for Energy Technology, based in the School of Chemical Engineering, and funded by the Energy Pipelines Cooperative Research Centre. The successful applicant will work within the EPCRC’s Research Program 3 contributing towards a national facility for future alternative energy transportation. The project will draw together energy systems, pipeline, materials and engineering expertise to assist industry to anticipate emerging fuels and combustion products related to future energy networks with a view to the planning and design of the next generation of new and reused pipelines.

In this project you will assess a range of non-carbon and low-carbon fuels, and combustion products, to determine their feasibility and hence their likely future potential as energy or carbon carriers. The project will involve the conceptual development, and detailed technical and economic assessment, of novel and complex energy processes and systems.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate will have strong alignment with the following:

a PhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or related area of engineering or science. Applications will be considered from those who have submitted their PhDs (evidence of this should be provided) with an expectation of it being awarded in the near future; such evidence should be provided in a letter of reference from the primary PhD supervisor.
experience in the experimental or theoretical aspects of energy systems, energy technologies or energy transformations
familiarity with the use of gaseous and liquid fuels for energy storage and/or transport
the ability to undertake, complete and write up scientific research within agreed timeframes
a strong publication record, relative to experience, with an emphasis on publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed, English-language journals and international conferences
the ability to work with a research group while also demonstrating independence under the limited direction of its supervisor
the ability to assist graduate and honours students
the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English

Desirable attributes:

experience in the techno-economic assessment of energy systems
experience in modelling energy distribution systems and networks or the use of gaseous and liquid fuels for energy storage and transport
demonstrated ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including industry

Salary

(Level A) $60,594 - $73,800 per annum, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Superannuation

Plus an employer superannuation contribution of 9% applies.

Term of Position

This fixed-term, full-time position is available immediately for a period of 1 year in the first instance with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory progress and ongoing funding, for a period of up to 3 years.

Further Information

Please refer to the selection criteria Level A or for queries relating to this position contact A/Prof Peter Ashman telephone: + 61 8 8303 5072 or email: peter.ashman@adelaide.edu.au.

Further information on the School of Chemical Engineering and the Centre for Energy Technology can be found at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/chemeng/ and http://www.adelaide.edu.au/cet/ respectively.

Applications

Closing date: 12th August 2011

Your application must:

include your résumé/Curriculum Vitae
address the selection criteria
a covering letter that quotes the reference number
include residency status
include the names, addresses and/or email details of three referees

Email applications to peter.ashman@adelaide.edu.au, or fax to +61 8 8303 4373 or forward to:

School of Chemical Engineering
Engineering North Building
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia, 5005
AUSTRALIA