Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Experimental Hypersonics
UQ College
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Brisbane • Australia
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Salary
💰 A$83,698 - A$111,431 per year
About the role
- Conduct research on experimental hypersonics topics
- Design and analyse high-speed air-breathing propulsion systems
- Support the effective supervision of graduate Defence engineers and cadets
- Provide administrative and laboratory support within the DSTG research group
Requirements
- Completed or near completion of PhD in Mechanical/ Aerospace Engineering
- Strong preference for experience with hypersonic test facilities
- Ability to hold at minimum an Australian NV1 security clearance
- Ability to work independently and constructively within a group
- Willingness to supervise Defence engineers and cadets
- Ability to promote and adhere to a positive safety culture
- High level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- 17% Superannuation
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment
- Grant writing support
- Greater research funding opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options
- Flexible start/finish times
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
hypersonicshigh-speed propulsion systemsmechanical engineeringaerospace engineeringexperimental researchdesign analysis
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationindependent workteam collaborationsupervisionsafety culture adherence
Certifications
PhD in Mechanical EngineeringPhD in Aerospace EngineeringAustralian NV1 security clearance