Postdoctoral Fellow in Blast Furnace Modelling, CFD-DEM
Job no: 526879
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate
The Opportunity
The School of Chemical Engineering at UNSW is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join their research team. This role offers the chance to enhance your research skills by working on specific projects related to blast furnace modelling. In this role your research will focus on CFD-DEM modelling of low-carbon blast furnace ironmaking.
This position will give you the opportunity to develop your scholarly research and professional activities both nationally and internationally through your contributions to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals, your participation in conferences and workshops, supervising HDR students, and your active engagement with industry partners.
This role reports to Prof. Yansong Shen with no direct reports.
1. Salary, Level A - $110,059 to $117,718 per annum + 17% superannuation
2. Full time
3. Fixed-term contract – 12 months with likely extension
4. Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
This position is based within the School of Chemical Engineering that is well known in the industry as a top provider of quality education and cutting-edge research. We’re ranked 13th in the world and 1st in Australia by the NTU Ranking of Scientific Papers. Our aim is to deliver the best we possibly can to the future of Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry and Food Science and Technology. Our passionate academics are eager to share their vast knowledge and experience with graduate students and we’re at the forefront of innovation and emerging technologies through several international research groups and centres. For further information about our school go to -
Skills & Experience
5. A PhD in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related area, and/or relevant work experience.
6. Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
7. Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
8. Demonstrated track record of high-impact publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
9. Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
10. Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
11. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
12. An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
13. Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
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Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 25th September 2024
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Advertised: 29 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time