AddressJob no: 0062796
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time, Fixed term for 24 months
Faculty: Engineering and Information Technology
School: Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering
Salary: Academic A – $105,518 – $113,262 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
- Contribute to advancing indoor air quality and energy-efficient building systems by conducting and supporting research, including experiments and retrofits, to develop innovative solutions for reducing airborne infection transmission.
- Engage with cutting-edge, interdisciplinary teams at the forefront of transforming indoor environments
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, public transport discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
Join the ARC Training Centre for Advanced Building Systems Against Airborne Infection Transmission (THRIVE) as a Research Fellow focused on enhancing indoor air quality and reducing airborne infection transmission. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research, including laboratory and fieldwork experiments, and implementing innovative building ventilation systems to improve indoor environments for health, comfort, and energy efficiency.
Reporting to the THRIVE Associate Director of Research Programs and Transformation, you will leverage your expertise in building ventilation, aerodynamics, or environmental science to drive transformative advancements in building technologies and policies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop a project plan and experimental approach to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) together with supervisors and other THRIVE collaborators and stakeholders.
- Carry out research on IAQ and work towards completion of the milestones and deliverables of the project.
- Design and carry out experiments for measuring indoor air quality metrics such as CO2, PM, occupancy, temperature distributions and flow fields.
- Conduct site observation of ventilation and energy usage.
Who We Are Looking For
You will have excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders, a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, and proven ability to convey complex concepts to varied audiences. Your track record of high-quality research, demonstrated through publications, and your expertise in data analysis and problem-solving will support your success in maintaining accurate research records.
You will also have:
- A PhD in building ventilation and engineering, aerodynamics, or other engineering fields related to IAQ.
- Demonstrated research experience related to building ventilation, fluid mechanics, or IAQ.
- Ability to perform independent research and a commitment to interdisciplinary research.
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate research concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- A record of quality research as evidenced by publications in leading journals and at conferences commensurate with opportunity.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
The successful candidates must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Your new team – The Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of the largest in Australia. It provides teaching into subjects in the three-year undergraduate degrees of Science and Commerce, which can be followed by a two-year professional Master of Engineering.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Shabon Nawabi via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description
Position Description
Applications close: 16 Jul 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
