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The Opportunity
Bring your passion for electrochemical energy systems!
Be involved in day-to-day laboratory work with the Energy Technologies team.
Join the truly supportive team at CSIRO – Australia’s National Science Agency!
Interested in joining a team of motivated and enthusiastic researchers? We are currently seeking a passionate Research Scientist to join the team!
As the Research Scientist, you will be a part of the Energy Technologies program and will work on a range of applied research projects. Your focus will be on electrochemical energy systems to produce renewable fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia for low emissions energy applications. In addition to being an important member of the wider team, this role will also have responsibilities in external engagement and project development activities. You will be expected to develop your own research domain to augment and grow CSIRO’s capabilities in the priority areas.
Your duties will include:
Under limited direction undertakes scientific and/or engineering research requiring originality, creativity and innovation and the application of scientific and/or engineering knowledge, expertise and skills.
Demonstrates basic ability in research planning and execution and the capacity to think in terms of fundamentals and create hypotheses.
Develop, design and deliver client-focussed research projects, or components of research initiatives.
Work as part of the wider research group on key experimental or modelling aspects of research projects.
Other duties as directed.
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Salary: AU$105K – AU$114K pa + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years
Reference: 91837
To be considered you will need:
A PhD degree in Electrochemistry or Materials Science.
A strong background in electrochemistry and fuel cells/electrolysers backed with previous experience and publication record in the relevant field.
Sound working knowledge of electrochemical instrumentation / diagnostics such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
Experience with synthesis and characterisation of functional electrocatalysts and materials for low and high temperature electrochemical systems.
A track record of delivering client-focussed research projects, with demonstrated research project management skills.
Desirable:
Ability to contribute to design of research equipment and systems, and to conduct HAZOP analysis on major laboratory and pilot scale research rigs.
Demonstrated commitment to effective risk management processes and procedures across all areas of workplace operations.
Demonstrated experience in development and presentation of strategic and technical proposals, project reports, conference papers and presentations for a range of relevant industry, research, and community stakeholders.
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term without the requirement of visa sponsorship by CSIRO. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Flexible Working Arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to Apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications Close
20 April 2023, 11:00pm AEST
