Associate Research Fellow – Recycled Carbon Fibre

Job no: 584971

Work type: Full-time

Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds

Categories: Research, Science

Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
2 Full-time positions, fixed-term for 12 months
Level A $86,599 - $116,417 + 17% Superannuation

Join the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment and contribute to an ARC‑funded project within the Institute for Frontier Materials. We are seeking two full‑time Associate Research Fellows to support research into the development and commercialisation of coloured recycled carbon fibre. These roles offer the opportunity to work within a collaborative, solution‑focused research environment.

As an Associate Research Fellow, you will:

Conduct high-quality research and contribute to impactful outputs
Engage collaboratively across the research team and broader partnerships
Communicate research findings through publications and presentations
Support and contribute to applications for external research funding
Begin building a strong research profile with guidance from senior academics

To be successful, you’ll have:

PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
Emerging research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline
Ability to contribute to communities through research
Capacity to contribute to teaching, research and administration
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues
Ability to contribute to community engagement for research

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.

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 Ben Newman (Research Fellow) on ben.newman@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Applications for this position close on 16 July 2026 at 11:55pm.

Are 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 understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 26 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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