Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Research Fellow

Overview:

• Full-time, Fixed term position available for 3 Years

• Salary Academic Level A or B (depending on experience) + 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 You

As the Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Research Fellow, you will work with research teams and partners in the School of Science and beyond. You will be required to undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy.  In this position you will carry out independent and/or team research which has a significant impact in the area of your specialisation and be acknowledged at a national level as being influential in expanding the knowledge of your relevant discipline. 

You will be expected to plan, develop and engage in high quality research projects that are aligned with the University’s research focus areas. You will embed your research expertise into the life of the school through the development of high-quality, productivity-driven research networks across RMIT and with local and national, internal, and external partners. You will be expected to engage in high quality research projects, to achieve success in attracting research funding and to produce high quality outputs.

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

• Experience with gel-based, liposomal, or polymeric encapsulation technologies.

• Experience with physico-chemical characterisation of soft matter systems.

• Experience in at least two of the following: cell culture and imaging, cryopreservation, microfluidics, IVF, development of novel solvents.

• Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.

• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Mandatory Qualifications: PhD in related field.

Please view the position description for further key selection criteria.  

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About RMIT STEM College

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields.  We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before. 

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. 

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems.  Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources. 

Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. 

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential.  The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.  

STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students. 

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.