Research Associate (Level ARAS)

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Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes campus

Full-time, fixed term contract until 10 December 2025

Commencement Salary: $96,929 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

The Research Associate will contribute to the research efforts of UniSA STEM, in particular will undertake research on the projects titled “A development program for future revision of AS/NSZ 4063.1:2010 Characterization of structural timber Part 1: Test methods” and “Characterising utility performance and in-grade properties of solid structural timber recovered from radiata pine second thinning logs (T2), third logs from clear fell, and core wood from current sawlogs”, the latter in collaboration with the University of Tasmania commissioned by the Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited.

About UniSA STEM

UniSA STEM links engineering, mathematics, science, defence and cybersecurity, environmental science, aviation, information technology, construction and project management, harnessing the connections across disciplines to bring big ideas to fruition. Our researchers are solution focused and collaborative to deliver technical expertise and advice to industry, government and community groups to make commercially viable and sustainable impacts. We integrate research into our teaching, with students working alongside researchers in first-class facilities, what's discovered one day is taught the next. Our graduates are entrepreneurs and trailblazers, who design and build the world they want to live in. UniSA STEM also incorporates leading edge research organisations; the Future Industries Institute, the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments and the Centre for Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Core Responsibilities

Undertake research under limited supervision to achieve project grant outcomes; i.e. undertaking experiments to improve understanding of the structural behaviour of timber under varying moisture and temperature conditions and characterising mechanical and utility performance of timber boards obtained from T2, top logs and core wood

Design and perform a range of experiments including appropriate controls to achieve planned research outcomes

Prepare or contribute to the preparation of refereed journal publications, conference and seminar papers arising from the research

Provide advice to post graduate students in the appointee's area of expertise

Undertake administrative duties associated with relevant research projects, as required from time to time

Essential Skills and Experience

A postgraduate qualification in an appropriate Science or Engineering area relevant to the research area

Evidence of high quality research output commensurate with the length of research career, which is published and presented in appropriate forums

Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated through written work such as research reports, research publications and educational materials, and through effective liaison with external partners, colleagues and students

Ability to plan and execute testing and research in timber engineering with stakeholders

Ability to operate timber testing equipment and proven track record of using those equipment in timber research

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

Access to great personal development opportunities

Generous superannuation contributions of 17%

Flexible working conditions

A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees

Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on- site gym membership

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 6488.

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 2 October 2024

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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