Research Fellow - Metal additive manufacturing

Job Description

Research Fellow - Metal additive manufacturing Job No.: 673939 Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: 2 year fixed-term appointment Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them The Opportunity Are you passionate about advancing materials science and engineering? Join Monash University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), ranked #1 in Australia and consistently in the top 50 worldwide. We’re seeking two highly motivated Research Fellows to work on cutting-edge projects in the dynamic field of advanced alloys tailored for additive manufacturing. Position Overview: As a Level A Research Fellow, you will contribute to our research excellence by developing advanced materials with exceptional combined properties for diverse applications. In this exciting role, you’ll be responsible for: Optimising additive manufacturing processes to develop alloys that meet industry demands Evaluating material properties and conducting advanced characterisation techniques Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including industry partners, to ensure alignment with strategic goals Publishing your research findings in leading academic journals This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant and inclusive research community, with the potential to make a significant impact in the fields of Additive Manufacturing, Biomaterials, Energy Materials, and more. About Monash MSE: The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Monash University is known for its world-class research and teaching. Our team consists of over 100 PhD students, 50 Research Fellows, and 140 academic and professional staff members working on pioneering research across various materials science fields. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, and actively supporting diversity through initiatives like Athena Swan principles. What We’re Looking For: A doctoral qualification in Materials Science, Engineering, or a closely related field Strong interest in advanced alloys, additive manufacturing, and materials characterisation Enthusiasm for collaboration, industry engagement, and contributing to innovative research A desire to publish and share your research in top-tier academic journals About Monash University: At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion. Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University. Enquiries: Professor Aijun Huang, Director of Monash Centre for Additive Manufacturing +61 3 9058028 Dr Yuman Zhu, Deputy Director of Monash Centre for Additive Manufacturing +61 3 99058997 Applications Close: Sunday 2 March 2025, 11:55pm AEDT Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations, and pays its respects to their elders, past and present. #J-18808-Ljbffr