Research Associate (ARAS) / Research Fellow (BRF)

About the Role

The Research Associate or Fellow will contribute to and conduct research inspired by real world challenges for a number of academic and industry focussed research projects, in particular on the project titled “Autonomously expanding biomaterials for engineering growing tissues” funded via an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities

Level ARAS

• Undertake research under limited supervision to achieve project grant outcomes; i.e. synthesis and engineering of polymer biomaterials
• Design and perform a range of experiments
• Prepare or contribute to the preparation of refereed journal publications, conference and seminar papers
• Undertake administrative duties associated with relevant research projects, as required

Level BRF

• Conduct high-quality research project independently or under limited supervision, in collaboration with stakeholders
• Design, perform and record experimental work
• Communicate research outcomes in both verbal and written form including presentations and reports to the research team
• Ensure delivery of project’s research milestones, objectives and work programs are met on time, within budget and to the industry partner’s satisfaction
• Develop a record of independent research that results in high-quality publications
• Make significant contributions to refereed journal publications, conference and seminar papers arising from the research

Essential Skills and Experience

Level ARAS

• A postgraduate qualification in an appropriate Science or Engineering area relevant to the research area, or at least 2 years experience working as a researcher Evidence of high quality research output commensurate with the length of research career, which is published and presented in appropriate forums
• Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated through written work such as research reports, research publications and educational materials, and through effective liaison with external partners, colleagues and students
• Ability to plan and execute testing and research with stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a research team

Level BRF

• A PhD qualification in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated research productivity as a postdoctoral researcher, with experience relevant to at least one research strand
• Evidence of participation in external activities such as industry or community engagement relevant to the field of research
• Record of independent research resulting in high-quality publications and evidence of growing citation impact
• Growing profile in research supervision and leadership
• Ability to maintain strong links with relevant industry, business and community bodies

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Staff study support
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position descriptions and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will ask you to select which vacancy you are applying for, and will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the positions or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6555.

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 13 November  2024

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.