Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Rechargeable Sodium-ion Batteries and Lithium Batteries - [Archived Advertisement]

Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Rechargeable Sodium-ion Batteries and Lithium Batteries

Faculty of Science /School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

A fantastic career-making opportunity exist for an early career researcher in the areas of Chemistry (or Electrochemistry), or Materials Science & Engineering or Nanoscience and Nanotechnology or Applied Physics to take part in ground-breaking research tackling real-world problems.  You will join a highly driven team and be given the opportunity to be mentored by world-class researchers.

About the role

UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney, consistently ranked the top young university in Australia. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

Reporting in to Distinguished Professor Guoxiu Wang as a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Fellow, you will conduct cutting-edge research in the area of rechargeable sodium-ion battery systems. The position is supported by Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project, Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Technology Sydney.

We will provide an excellent research environment, which includes state of the art laboratories and office space, fantastic support staff, mentoring, and the chance to supervise students.

The position will expand your research profile and career, pursuing leading-edge research with, purpose-built facilities.

 About the Centre

The Centre for Clean Energy Technology  focuses on the development of efficient devices for energy harvesting, storage, and conversion.

Taking a rational approach, we combine first principles calculation and modelling, novel materials architecture design and synthesis, and system integration in our teaching and research practice. We adapt our research activities to the global low-carbon energy context and aim to achieve innovations and breakthroughs in zero-emission energies. Our ultimate goal is to support the reduction of carbon footprint and realisation of sustainable development from both fundamental and applied research.

About you

To be successful in securing the role you will have:

• doctoral qualifications in Chemistry (or Electrochemistry), or Materials Science & Engineering, or a related field
• extensive knowledge of electrochemical energy storage and conversion, in particular, rechargeable battery technology
• previous experience in research with a track record of peer reviewed publications
• experience in battery design, fabrication and testing in addition to previous experience in lithium batteries and electrode materials
• demonstrated skills in inorganic and organic synthesis and characterisation as well as strong skills in advanced synthesis for carbon-based materials
• skills in materials characterisation techniques such as SEM, TEM, XRD, Raman and FTIR
• demonstrated capacity to work independently as well we as the ability to work in a team.

Base Salary Range: $75,871 to $115,486 pa (Level A/B)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary. Employee benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This appointment will be on a fixed term, full-time basis for three years.

How to apply

Prior to commencing your application for IRC101746, please review the Position Statement and the relevant selection criteria - click on the apply link to be taken to the relevant page. You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document.

Please note that only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC101746.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

Specific enquiries on the role may be directed to Distinguished Professor, Guoxiu Wang via email at Guoxiu.Wang@uts.edu.au

Please be advised that as part of the selection process that you may be requested to deliver a presentation, the audience for which may include individuals not on the Selection Panel.

Closing Date: 04th December 2017 at 11.59pm (AEST)

UTS is widely acknowledged as a leader in promoting gender equity and social justice. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, UTS is a current participant in the SAGE pilot program, the Australian trial of the Athena Swan gender equity accreditation program. We welcome applications from women, particularly for senior roles.