Rmit
Energy Generation
ResearchAssistant
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Research Assistant at Rmit. Skills: Functional nanomaterials, Energy generation, Energy storage. Undertake research activities. Participate in day-to-day operations”
What You'll Achieve.
Significant impact in materials science and chemistry; Acknowledged at national level; Influential in expanding materials chemistry and science knowledge; Attracting research funding; Produce high quality outputs
Industry & Context.
May be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD or equivalent in relevant field, Experience in well-developed, hands-on laboratory synthesis of functional nanomaterials and their characterisation, Experience in manipulating materials for improving the performance of energy harvesting and storage, Experience in manipulating materials for flexible or wearable application, Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise higher degree by research candidates, Ability to build effective networks with colleagues resulting in collaborative outcomes, Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, Commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration, Passing a Working with Children and National Police Check
Nice to Have
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, and competitive research funding
What You'll Do.
Undertake research activities
Participate in day-to-day operations
Carry out independent research
Carry out team research
Plan research projects
Develop research projects
Engage in research projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate widely with national and international investigators; Build effective networks with colleagues; Multidisciplinary collaboration
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Full Job Description
## Overview: * **********Full-time********, ********Fixed Term position for 12 months********** * **Salary Academic Leve l A + 17% Superannuation ** * **Based at the ********Melbourne CBD******** campus, ********but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University****** **About You** The Research Assistant will work with research teams using experimental approaches for the discovery and development of functional materials for wearable energy generation and storage applications. The Fellow will be based in Applied Chemistry and Environmental Science in the School of Science at RMIT University and will collaborate widely with national and international investigators involved in Sustainable Environment and Renewable Energy. The Research Assistant will undertake research activities in line with RMIT’s research strategies. The Research Assistant will also participate in the day-to-day operations of the project. They will carry out independent and/or team research which will have a significant impact in materials science and chemistry, specifically related to the smart device and renewable energy and be acknowledged at a national level as being influential in expanding materials chemistry and science knowledge related to smart technology and electrochemistry. The Research Assistant is expected to plan, develop and engage in high quality research projects through the development of high-quality, productivity-driven research networks across RMIT with local and national, internal and external partners. The Research Assistant is expected to achieve success in attracting research funding and to produce high quality outputs including publications and patents. To be successful in this position, you will have: * Evidence of experience in well-developed, hands-on laboratory synthesis of functional nanomaterials and their characterisation * Evidence of experience in manipulating materials for improving the performance of energy harvesting and sto
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