Research Fellow – Magnetic Refrigeration

Job no: 0062724
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time, Fixed term up to 3 years
Faculty: Engineering and Information Technology
School: Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering
Salary: Level A $97,770 - $113,262 p.a. Level B $119,231 - $141,581 p.a plus 17% superannuation

• Conduct advanced research on magnetic refrigeration techniques and magnetocaloric materials to demonstrate liquefaction of Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) boil-off gas
• Collaborate with leading industry partners and work on a cutting-edge, ARENA-supported project at the University of Melbourne,
• 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
As a Research Fellow in the Department of Infrastructure Engineering at the University of Melbourne, you will engage in pioneering research on magnetic refrigeration techniques, systems and magnetocaloric materials to advance hydrogen liquefaction technology for boil-off gas handling and reuse. Supported by an Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) grant, this role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading cryogenic and process-related companies and contribute to the commercialization of cutting-edge hydrogen infrastructure. You will work closely with industry partners and a multi-disciplinary university's research team led by Dr. Shanaka Kristombu Baduge, to develop solutions for managing hydrogen boil-off in mega-scale liquid hydrogen tanks, while also contributing to the department's national and international research outreach efforts.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Independently carry out research and work towards the research vision; Working with the Chief Investigators (CIs), develop the research plan based on the goals of the research programme
• Design, develop and validate using modular magnetic refrigeration systems and magnetocaloric materials to handle liquid hydrogen boil-off gas
• Assist in the day-to-day supervision and management of projects led by graduate students and research assistants
• Contribute to curriculum design, teaching, training, scientific mentoring, and supervision of students as required

Who We Are Looking For
You will have a strong or emerging track record of publications, with proven expertise in preparing manuscripts for academic journals. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with industry partners to meet project deadlines, are essential for this role.

You will also have:

• A doctorate (PhD) in Mechanical, Chemical, and Materials Engineering or Physics or closely related Discipline
• PhD directly related to magnetic refrigeration and magnetocaloric materials or prior experience in magnetic refrigeration/liquefaction processes and/or magnetocaloric material development
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering or Physics or a closely related discipline with more than 2 years of experience directly related to magnetic refrigeration, cryostats design and magnetocaloric materials
• A strong track record or track record towards publications and demonstrated ability to prepare manuscripts for publication

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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.

Your new team – The Department of Infrastructure Engineering
Combining civil engineering, environmental engineering and geomatics in one department creates a broad scope for our research and engineering education. Our focus is to solve infrastructure problems in a sustainable way.

We address the most urgent contemporary problems of our rapidly developing industrial society, with investigations into the engineered and natural environment.

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!

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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
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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 [email protected] , 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