Research Associate
Pubblicato il 25-09-2026 - UNSW in Italia
This Job is based in Australia
- One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
- Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
- Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
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THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.
The School of Materials Science and Engineering is one of the top ranked Materials programs in the Asia-
Pacific regions and strongly positioned in every facet of materials science and engineering. It offers undergraduate programs in Materials Science and Engineering (Honours), as well as a number of combined degree programs with Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Commerce.
The Research Associate contributes to a research project developing biopolymer-based energy harvesters that convert low-frequency mechanical motion into usable electrical power.
This role is based in the School of Materials Science and Engineering and sits at the interface of materials science and electrical/mechatronics engineering, taking ownership of how we measure, treat, and optimise these materials as functional devices. The Research Associate is required to develop rigorous test and measurement strategies for energy harvesting under realistic operating conditions, apply and refine electrical treatments such as DC poling and corona charging, and systematically characterise electro-mechanical coupling to maximise power output.
About The Role
- (113K - )121K plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed Term – 3 years
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
Specific Responsibilities For This Role Include
- Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
- Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.