Research Assistant - Hybrid Diamond Fibre Sensing

Overview:

• Full-time, Fixed Term Position for 1 Year

• Salary Academic Level A + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the Role
As the Research Assistant in Hybrid Diamond Fibre Sensing, you will be based at RMIT University, working on a Defence Next Generation Technology Fund (NGTF) Precision Quantum Sensing (PQS) funded program. You will work in collaboration with researchers and students from RMIT University, The University of Adelaide, The University of Melbourne, The University of South Australia and the Defence Science and Technology Group.  You will be involved experimental research of hybrid diamond-optical fibre magnetic sensing architectures to address the pressing issue of magnetic field detection at ambient temperatures in aqueous environments. Nitrogen-vacancy centres in diamond will be utilised as magnetic field sensors.  In addition, processing (e.g., etching, lithography) of chemical vapour deposition diamond materials will be investigated as part of this position.  The sensing architectures to be explored are solid state to enable operation in highly complex environments with wide-ranging information sources.   With an optical readout mechanism, the hybrid-diamond optic fibre will be used for time-sensitive measurements to facilitate real-time decision-making.

You will be required to prepare publications and project milestone reports in collaboration with project partners and participate in the day-to-day operations of the project. You may be required to travel to Adelaide at times during the project and undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy. Furthermore, you will be expected to work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Research experience in at least one or several of the following areas: diamond, materials science, quantum sensing, characterisation, photonics, fibre optics and solid-state physics.

• Evidence of research output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the above fields of research.

• Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to work with confidently and effectively colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.

• Demonstrated high level of communication skills.

• Mandatory Qualifications: Qualification in the relevant discipline area preferably at postgraduate level.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. The suitable applicant must be an Australian citizen.

About the STEM College

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers, and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

Further information on STEM College in this link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools- colleges/stem-college

School of Science

The School of Science provides more than 45 bachelor and postgraduate programs to 5,000 students and undertakes world-class research across the disciplines of:  

• biosciences and food technology 

• applied chemistry and environmental science 

• physics 

• mathematical sciences 

• geospatial sciences 

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jennifer Pham – Talent Acquisition Advisor via email jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au

Position Description – Hybrid