Research Fellow

• Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology
• Academic Level B: $91,849 plus 17% superannuation
• Full time, fixed term positions until June 2020 based in Hawthorn

Swinburne University of Technology is an internationally-recognised provider of quality education and an institution with a rich legacy of industry collaborations. We are an innovative University at the forefront of technology and are committed to delivering excellence in higher education, vocational training and research.

About the job
This position will contribute to the field experiment of a horticulture innovation Australia (HIA) project- Investigating novel glass and photovoltaic technologies in protected cropping. The purpose of this position is to research into applying advanced smart glass (SG) and renewable energy technologies to evaluate their cost-effectiveness and impact on the productivity of vegetables under protected cropping in Australian conditions and recommend optimum solutions for the growers when they choose to use advanced energy efficient technologies. This role also requires significant contributions to the Centre’s research output in high impact publications.

Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
• PhD in Physics or relevant fields
• Demonstrated capability in conducting high impact research
• Knowledge in optical engineering and diffractive optics
• Knowledge in building numerical model to simulate light distribution inside a building

A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits 
At Swinburne we recognise the need to support the work/life balance and flexible needs of our staff. As such a range of flexible working arrangements including paid maternity/partner leave, onsite childcare, working from home and part time options are available. You will have access to many benefits such as career development opportunities including 50% study reduction and staff and management development programs. You will receive up to 17% employer contributions (pension) and various discounts on annual Myki cards, private health insurance and movie tickets. 

To find out more about the extensive benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/jobs/why-work-at-swinburne/ 

The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds. We acknowledge that diversity in the university workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2015 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2020 vision to be Australia’s leading university of science, technology and innovation. 

How to apply
To start an application click on 'apply' at the bottom of this page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description. Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment team on +61 3 9214 8600 (option 2).

For further information about the scope and research of the project, please contact the Professor Baohua Jia at bjia@swin.edu.au

Refer to position number: 32964
Applications close: 5pm on Wednesday 21st June 2017