Victorian Hydrogen Hub – Impact Masters Scholarship

About the Scholarship
As part of Swinburne’s exciting Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) project, we’re looking for a Masters candidate to join the core multidisciplinary research team at VH2. We are seeking people who wish to work at the nexus of humans and technology, and who have the aptitude to undertake solution-focused research as part of a broader multidisciplinary research team.

Led by Swinburne University of Technology, working in partnership with CSIRO and Germany’s ARENA 2036, VH2 will bring together researchers, industry partners and business. Testing, trialling and demonstrating new and emerging hydrogen technologies, the Victorian Hydrogen Hub will support sustainable manufacturing practices and the ability to store clean energy from renewable sources, striving to create a sustainable future for all.

A specific focus of this Masters is on exploring how diversity influences experiences of working in the hydrogen industry. In particular, this project focuses on understanding the enabling attributes for women and people with diverse backgrounds taking up leadership positions in the emerging industry. The project will provide insights into how the nascent industry can create further opportunities for gender and social equity going forward.

About You
To be successful in the role, you will have:

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; Honours or Masters degree (for those candidates who wish to pursue a possible PhD pathway)
• The ideal candidates are expected to be enthusiastic, self-motivated with a demonstrable aptitude for research and development.
• Research and/or work experience relevant to one of the themes
• Good team-working, observational and communication skills

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

Qualifications
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline in a relevant discipline; Honours or Masters degree (for those candidates who wish to pursue a possible PhD pathway)

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, 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, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.

For further information about this role and to review the position description; please click 'apply' at the bottom of the advert.

For further information please contact Dr Melissa Wheeler via email: mwheeler@swin.edu.au

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 12 September 2022

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Diversity and Inclusion
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our equity and diversity website

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at inclusion@swin.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan (#LI-SW)