Associate Research Fellow - Institute for Frontier Materials Apply now Job no: 571423Work type: Full-timeLocation: Geelong - Waurn PondsCategories: Research, Engineering, ScienceBased at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangementsFull-time and fixed-term for 12 monthsLevel A $80,065 - $107,633 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)Why work with us?At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.Who are we?Deakin University stands as a beacon of pioneering research and innovation, deeply rooted in the heart of Australia. Our dedication to groundbreaking research initiatives is at the core of our identity, setting us apart as a hub for knowledge seekers and forward-thinking researchers. Join us on this exhilarating research journey, and let Deakin's spirit of inquiry and innovation become the driving force behind your own quest for discovery.As an Associate Research Fellow, you will:Conduct high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs, with mentorshipEngage collaboratively to participate in novel and high-quality research or creative activitiesParticipate in intra- and inter-disciplinary research collaborationsBuild awareness of relevant industry partners and opportunities for HDRs/ECRs placementsEnsure impact of academic activity on the field and the communityTo be successful, you'll have:PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experienceEmerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the disciplineAbility to contribute to communities through researchCapacity to contribute to teaching, research and administrationExcellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleaguesExperience in the synthesis of small molecules (Desirable)Here's how to apply:Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Professor Luke Henderson (Professor, Materials Chemistry) on For a copy of the position description, please see below:Applications for this position close on Monday 28 AprilAre You Ready?Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.Advertised: 14 Apr 2025 AUS Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 28 Apr 2025 AUS Eastern Standard TimeWork specifically on a project with a focus on the synthesis of small molecules for use as surface modifiers in carbon fibre.