Postdoctoral Researcher

• Department of Engineering Technologies
• Full-time, 3 years fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic Level A or B salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role We have an exciting opportunity available for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Department of Engineering Technologies to conduct research on marine corrosion and biofouling. This position is suitable for candidates from a wide range of engineering and scientific disciplines, such as materials engineering, marine science, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or microbiology. The research will involve Marine Growth Protection Systems (MGPS) which are used in marine infrastructure to prevent fouling that otherwise can cause damage to, and failure of, critical components. The proposed study will investigate the efficacy of MGPS against a range of performance indicators including biofouling, abiotic corrosion and microbiologically influenced corrosion and how the operational parameters and environmental conditions affect performance. As the Postdoctoral Researcher, you will lead the design and execution of the research project with guidance from the Chief Investigator and partner investigators at the Defence Science and Technology Group. The project is funded through the ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation, which brings together local and international expertise to mentor and train the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists and engineers to develop solutions to improve efficiency in the maritime and defence industries and in water quality monitoring, and health and safety issues related to biofilms. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated experience in performing laboratory tests relevant to marine corrosion.
• Experience in performing field tests relevant to marine corrosion is preferred.
• Experience with analytical techniques relevant to corrosion studies (e.g. SEM, XRD, optical microscopy, 3D optical profiling, water chemistry, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage research projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to research in the university context, a capacity in the use of a variety of research methods and a track record of publishing in discipline relevant quality academic journals.
• Demonstrated ability to apply, adapt and develop methods relevant to the study of marine biofilms, including environmental microbiology techniques or the demonstrated ability to acquire this expertise in the short-term is preferred.
• Industry or consulting experience including established links with relevant industries and organisations is desirable.

Qualifications

• A PhD in a relevant area of metallurgy, corrosion, chemical engineering, chemistry, marine science/biology, microbiology, physics or other associated discipline.
• Eligible and suitable to gain an Australian Government security clearance and meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

About Swinburne University of Technology Swinburnes strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply and you will be redirected to Swinburnes Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. Applicants must be eligible to gain an Australian Defence Clearance and meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and be able to provide a National Police Clearance obtained within the last 3 months. To check eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency Website. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au Applications Close: Sunday, 30 March 2025 at 11:30pm. Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queriesonly. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone). Victorias Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victorias Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant. #LI-SW

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