The Stem College
Engineering
ResearchAssistantinAirPollutionControl
“Research Assistant in Air Pollution Control at The Stem College. Skills: Air pollution measurement, Environmental data analysis, Nature-based solutions, Air pollution dispersion modelling, Citizen science, Community engagement. Field-based air quality monitoring using low-cost sensors. Environmental data collection, analysis, and visualisation”
What You'll Achieve.
Improving air quality in Melbourne’s west; Create tangible public health and sustainability outcomes
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Passing a Working with Children and National Police Check, Valid working rights in Australia
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in air pollution measurement in the field, low-cost sensors, and environmental data analysis., Experience in nature-based solutions and air pollution dispersion modelling., Experience in citizen science and community engagement activities relating to air pollution., Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality technical reports, design documentation, and project records to support engineering activities and ensure knowledge transfer., Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams, with problem-solving skills and the capacity to manage multiple project tasks from design through to testing and delivery., 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 commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration., Qualification in a relevant discipline area., Valid working rights in Australia
Nice to Have
PhD in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or a cognate discipline
What You'll Do.
Field-based air quality monitoring using low-cost sensors
Environmental data collection
Air pollution dispersion modelling
Supporting citizen science and community engagement initiatives
Producing high-quality technical reports and project documentation
Designing and delivering innovative
nature-based solutions to reduce pollution from transport and landfill emissions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, industry partners, and community stakeholders; Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; Commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple project tasks from design through to testing and delivery
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