"Research Fellow in Chiral Sensors"

Job no: 0063361

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 15 months

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Department/School: School of Chemistry

Salary: Level A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super

• Contribute to research in chiral fluorescence sensors by formulating chiral MOF composites.
• Benefit from exceptional research infrastructure and access to university instrument platforms in a school renowned for its strengths in supramolecular chemistry and nanomaterials.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

Join our team at the School of Chemistry as a Research Fellow, where you'll contribute to pioneering research in chiral fluorescence sensors using coordination polymers (CPs) and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

You'll focus on formulating chiral MOF composites with polymer supports and evaluate their fluorescence sensing abilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team, while conducting your own work autonomously. 
• Under the guidance and support of Senior Academic staff conduct internationally competitive research, resulting in publications in high impact journals.
• Mentor and support junior researchers in the team.
• Actively participate in research seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings as opportunities arise.
• Contribute to the preparation, or where appropriate, individual preparation of research proposal submissions to internal or external funding bodies as relevant.

Who We Are Looking For

You will have a proven research aptitude with a strong publication record, the ability to prepare research reports and manuscripts, and a clear desire to build a successful academic research career.

You will also have:

• Completion (or near completion) of a PhD in Inorganic, Supramolecular, Materials Chemistry or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in the synthesis of supramolecular materials, and their characterisation with diffraction techniques (single crystal x-ray crystallography, powder x-ray) and physical characterisation techniques (thermal gravimetric analysis, FT-IR, SEM).
• Experience in incorporating supramolecular materials into substrates such as polymers and films, and their subsequent characterisation.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – “The School of Chemistry“

The School of Chemistry at The University of Melbourne is one of the largest and oldest in Australia with a distinguished history in teaching and research. The first lectures in chemistry in The University of Melbourne were given in 1856, only three years after the University was founded. Since then, the School has grown and developed and there are presently over 2500 undergraduates enrolled in Chemistry subjects, with more than 150 BSc (Hons), MSc and PhD research students. Teaching and undertaking research in the School are 23 continuing research and teaching staff, and over 30 research only staff, supported by a team of technical and administrative personnel. 

The School has an excellent international reputation in research and an outstanding record of achievement in attracting external research funding. There is an ongoing program to keep its research facilities at world standard and to focus our research efforts. This has involved progressive upgrading of the School's laboratories, the purchase of state-of-the art instrumentation and recruitment of academics with a strong research profile.   

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.  

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• A statement addressing the selection criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Advertised: 06 Aug 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 03 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time