"Research Associate (Level ARAS)"

• Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Part-time (0.6FTE), fixed term contract until 31 December 2026
• Commencement Salary: $96,929 per annum pro rata (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

Reporting to the Professorial Lead, the Research Associate will contribute to the research efforts of multiple projects with UniSA STEM, particularly those titled ‘Hydrogen carbon waste into concrete: AI assisted nanoscience approach’; ‘Using drinking water treatment alum sludge to make greener and durable concrete’; and ‘Creating pH-sensitive self-healing concrete using sludge waste for sewers’. 

These projects are respectively funded via a Multi-Institutional Agreement (MIA) – Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project Grant (DP) between the University of South Australia (UniSA), Swinburne University of Technology, and Curtin University; a SmartCrete CRC Project Agreement between the University of South Australia (UniSA), Adelaide Brighton Cement Limited, and South Australian Water Corporation (SA Water); and a a Multi-Institutional Agreement (MIA) – Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project Grant (DP) between the University of South Australia (UniSA) and the University of Queensland (UQ). 

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.

UniSA STEM links engineering, mathematics, science, defence and cybersecurity, environmental science, aviation, information technology, construction and project management, harnessing the connections across disciplines to bring big ideas to fruition. Our researchers are solution focused and collaborative to deliver technical expertise and advice to industry, government and community groups to make commercially viable and sustainable impacts. We integrate research into our teaching, with students working alongside researchers in first-class facilities, what’s discovered one day is taught the next. Our graduates are entrepreneurs and trailblazers, who design and build the world they want to live in. UniSA STEM also incorporates leading edge research organisations; the Future Industries Institute, the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments and the Centre for Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

Core Responsibilities 

• Undertake research under limited supervision to achieve project grant outcomes; i.e. Developing low carbon cementitious materials for possible commercialisation
• Design and perform a range of experiments including appropriate controls to achieve planned research outcomes
• Prepare or contribute to the preparation of refereed journal publications, conference and seminar papers arising from the research
• Provide advice to post graduate students in the appointee’s area of expertise
• Undertake administrative duties associated with relevant research projects, as required from time to time

Essential Skills and Experience 

• A postgraduate qualification in an appropriate Science or Engineering area relevant to the research area
• 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

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 
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership 

Culture 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

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.

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.  

Start Your Unstoppable Career

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. 

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position 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 6379. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 11 August 2024