PRIMARY DETAIL

• Salary package: Annual base salary from $112,550 (Level A6) plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.
• Full-time, fixed term role for 12 months
• Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
• Build your academic networks and further your research career

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available in the School of Engineering at Macquarie University. We are seeking a qualified Research Associate to join a team with an international reputation for producing high-quality, industry-relevant research in the area of advanced solar energy devices.

We are looking for a passionate and accomplished researcher with a strong track record in developing high-quality nanomaterials and high-efficiency solar energy devices.

The successful candidate will join established projects funded by the Australian Government, focusing on the development of a pilot prototype for eco-friendly manufacturing. The project will involve optimising green and non-toxic nanomaterial formulations, as well as materials and device fabrication processes, to achieve high power conversion efficiency. The role will also include supervising junior researchers within the photovoltaics group in the School of Engineering.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Set up a scalable synthesis and fabrication facility for non-toxic nanomaterials and devices
• Implementation of green production in highly light emitting nanomaterials and solar cells fabrication