IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
CSIRO offers Postdoctoral Fellowships to PhD graduates as an opportunity to launch their scientific careers through projects offered by CSIRO Energy Technology. Successful applicants will work with leaders in the field of science and receive personal development and learning opportunities.
Applications are invited for a three-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in the discipline of Modelling and simulation of solar thermal processes. You will be located at the CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle, NSW. The CSIRO Energy Centre provides a focus for energy research in Australia, showcasing ecological design alongside world-class science facilities, delivering innovations in renewable energy, energy efficiency and low emission fossil fuel research. You can learn more about the CSIRO Energy Centre by watching this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeDMNr9ZLSM
Newcastle is Australia's seventh largest city and is only two hours drive north of Sydney. It is a modern city boasting a rich heritage and stunning beaches and coastline. For more information on Newcastle please see: http://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/
Specifically you will be responsible for:
- One or more of the project areas listed in the attached Position Details document.
- Produce high quality scientific and technical outputs including journal articles, conference papers and presentations, patents and technical reports.
- Develop innovative concepts and ideas for further research.
- Regularly review relevant literature and patents.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of the research team and help deliver upon CSIRO’s organisational objectives.
- Participate in CSIRO’s postdoctoral training program.
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Salary: $81K to $88K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: 3 years
Reference: NSW13/02972
To be successful in this position you will need:
- A PhD, or will shortly satisfy the requirements for a PhD degree, in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to develop research plans and pursue novel research approaches.
- Demonstrated originality, creativity and innovation in solving problems and introducing new directions and approaches.
- Ability to work with a broad range of people from varying research backgrounds and evidence of strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to publish the results of scientific research in scientific journals.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently under minimal supervision while contributing to overall team performance and proven ability to meet performance deadlines during the course of the project.
Who we are: The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world. By igniting the creative spirit of our people, we deliver great science and innovative solutions that benefit industry, society and the environment.
About CSIRO Energy Technology: Energy Technology researches and develops technologies to reduce greenhouse gas, playing an essential role in achieving the objective of near zero emissions from the use of energy worldwide. For information about CSIRO Energy Technology please visit: http://www.csiro.au/org/ET
Applications close: 8 September 2013
Position Details NSW13/029721
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