AddressOverview:
Full-time, Fixed Term position for three years
Salary Academic A + 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus
About the role
As Research Assistant, you will be undertaking research activities on an ARC Discovery Project. You will work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
PhD degree in the field of Geotechnical Engineering or an equivalent area
Evidence of research output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in Computational Mechanics and Geomechanics and/or machine learning and AI
High skills in computer programming languages such as Fortran, C++, or Python
Ability to generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government
Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, and project team leaders
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required
Demonstrated high level communication skills
Ability to co-supervise postgraduate by research students
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The School of Engineering is based on innovation and creativity. Our disciplines provide programs with flexible pathways to global careers or postgraduate research encompassing:
aerospace engineering and aviation
chemical and environmental engineering
civil and infrastructure engineering
electrical and biomedical engineering
electronic and telecommunications engineering
mechanical and automotive engineering
manufacturing, materials and mechatronics engineering
Please click the link below to learn more about RMIT's commitment to improving female representation in STEMM - www.rmit.edu.au/womeninstemm
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Majid Nazem via email majidreza.nazem@rmit.edu.au.
Position Description: Research Assistant - Computational Geomechanics
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Applications Close:
29 Feb 2024 11.59 pm
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