• Full time, fixed term opportunity for three years

• Located at the School of Chemistry, Camperdown Campus Sydney

• Base Salary Level A, $113,400 - $121,054 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Chemistry is currently seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Battery Materials Chemistry to conduct research under the joint supervision of Professors Chris Ling , Markus Müllner and Wesley Dose.

Contributing to a project on “nanostructured materials for high-power high-capacity lithium ion batteries” your key responsibilities will be to:

• lead innovative research at the interface of polymer chemistry, solid-state materials and electrochemistry

• develop and optimise templating techniques for controlled structure formation and material design

• design, characterise, and optimise new electrolyte solutions

• test novel materials in batteries, including electrode fabrication, cell assembly, and cycling

• analyse and interpret experimental results to identify trends and guide design improvements

• manage ongoing partnerships with academic and industry collaborators

• coordinate administrative tasks, including equipment maintenance and laboratory organisation

There will be opportunities to lead independent research initiatives and actively participate in the co-supervision of students.

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 Battery Materials Chemistry who has:

• a PhD in chemistry, physics, or materials science, ideally with expertise in electrochemistry

• proficiency in materials synthesis and analysis

• experience in polymer chemistry, ideally including templating techniques

• experience in battery research

• experience in research project management

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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

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How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, a list of publications outlining your contribution, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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