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Australia, Parramatta

Full-time, Fixed term position for 3 years
Hassall Street, Parramatta Campus

About Western Sydney University

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing, economically significant region. The University has 11 campuses in Sydney, as well as campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, with plans for two campuses in India. With over 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students, and approximately 3,500 staff, the University promotes a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture focused on research and dedicated to student-centered excellence.

Our Schools teach an array of programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. The University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, with over 85% of its assessed research rated at ‘World Standard’ or above. In 2022, 2023, and 2024 the University was placed 1st worldwide and in Australia for its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.

Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking professional seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.?

School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Research Fellow to join our dynamic team.

About the role

The Dean of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Distinguished Professor Brian G. Falzon, holds the Chair of Composite Materials and Aerospace Structures. Having recently joined Western Sydney University, Prof Falzon is establishing an Advanced Composites Research Group within his School, continuing and building upon a body of work undertaken at similar groups he established at previous academic institutions.

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow is currently being sought who will pursue research, and proposal development, in Advanced Aerospace Composite Materials and Structures, and support Prof Falzon in the establishment and expansion of this research group. The appointee will also be expected to assist in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and contribute to teaching, if required.

The appointee will be expected to:


	Lead an active research program (as agreed with the Dean),
	Develop research proposals in applied and fundamental research,
	Assist in the supervision of Honours, Master, and PhD students.


Primary Project Details

The increased prevalence of the use of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) material, in the latest generation of passenger aircraft and road vehicles, has necessitated a closer examination of the crashworthiness of these structures. In addition, the emergence of hydrogen-powered vehicles, equipped with FRP pressure vessels that carry hydrogen at up to 700 bar pressure, necessitates the reliable assessment of their performance in crash and other off-design ‘event-based’ scenarios.

The Research Fellow will build upon the extensive work that has already been accomplished by Prof Falzon’s research groups, to further develop a multiscale finite-element modelling capability to accurately capture the energy absorption of composite structures.

The concept of a ‘crush stress’ in a finite element model using 2D shell elements, will be expanded and adopted within a computational multiscale framework where laminate coupon tests, required to extract crush stresses for various geometries and layups, are simulated using a high-fidelity damage model developed by Prof Falzon. Further research and development are required to (i) establish a reliable modelling strategy to capture crush initiation in coupons with specific trigger geometries; (ii) accurately model the response of plies crushed in a direction not aligned with the principal fibre direction; (iii) capture the response of the crushing of 2D/3D woven FRPs which exhibits a more complex response than unidirectional (UD) plies; and (iv) explore strain rate – material property relationships.

This capability will be used to aid the design of energy-absorbing CFRP structures and will be validated using a set of manufactured energy-absorbing composite sub-assembly representative structures and other test results available in the literature.

In parallel to the computation work, the Research Fellow, assisted by PhD students, will explore experimental approaches for the acquisition of interlaminar and intralaminar dynamic fracture toughness values required for the computational analysis.

Skills and Experiences

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral qualification in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, have demonstrated expertise in the finite element modelling of FRP composite structures and possess an advanced understanding of the fracture and damage mechanics of these materials, experience in developing user subroutines in ABAQUS and proficiency in FORTRAN coding are essential. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality research, evidenced by publications in Q1 journals, excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities, are required to work effectively within our team. Additionally, you will have the capacity to contribute to the supervision of Honours and HDR students and have experience in conducting material and structural testing.?

Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at Hassall Street, Parramatta Campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.

If you are passionate about advancing research in this field and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply ensuring you carefully address each of the questions in your application. Please review the position description for further information through the apply link.?

Culture?

Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.?

What We Offer in Return

At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:


	35 hour work week
	17% super contributions
	Generous parental leave provisions
	Access to staff benefits – e.g. health and fitness programs such as fitness passport, café and restaurant deals, and many other goods and services


Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $109,861 to $132,730 p.a. (comprising Salary of $92,834 to $112,158 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Brian Falzon, Dean, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment via email at B.Falzon@westernsydney.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Monday 3 February 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility?

You must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application.?

All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.

Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

Note - This is a re-advertised position previous candidates need not apply

To Apply: https://uws.nga.net.au/?jati=6C83B1BA-7D1D-37C9-DDDC-DB19DF39533


Western Sydney University

Singapore

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.

The researcher will be part of the team of the MCCS NATURE Project (https://www.nparks.gov.sg/Cuge/Programmes-Schemes/Research%20Programmes/MCCS%20Programme).?The primary role involves developing and validating CFD models to study wave attenuation by mangroves, seagrass, and coral. Responsibilities include calibrating simulations with experimental data, analyzing shear coefficients and drag forces, and contributing to interdisciplinary research on coastal protection, with an emphasis on delivering accurate and impactful modeling insights.

Key Responsibilities


	Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.


Undertake these responsibilities in the project:

1. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulations:


	Develop and implement CFD models to simulate the effects of mangroves, seagrass, and coral on wave attenuation.
	Conduct parametric studies to analyze wave interaction with natural coastal ecosystems under varying conditions.
	Optimize the model to predict shear coefficients, drag forces, and energy dissipation.


2. Experimental Calibration and Validation:


	Collaborate with experimental teams to obtain data from wave flume tests and field studies.
	Calibrate CFD models using experimental data to ensure accurate representation of physical phenomena.
	Validate simulation results to confirm reliability and applicability of the models in real-world scenarios.


3. Analysis and Interpretation:


	Extract and analyze key parameters such as drag forces, flow patterns, and wave energy dissipation.
	Evaluate the influence of structural and biological properties of mangroves, seagrass, and coral on wave attenuation.


4. Research Documentation and Dissemination:


	Prepare technical reports, research papers, and presentations to disseminate findings to academic and industry stakeholders.
	Contribute to project proposals and progress updates for funding agencies.
	Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.


5. Collaboration and Mentorship:


	Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including coastal engineers, marine ecologists, and hydrodynamic specialists.
	Mentor junior researchers and students involved in related projects.
	Assists in co-supervision of Final Year Projects (FYP) or capstone projects students together with the project


6. Tool and Methodology Development:


	Innovate and improve methodologies for CFD modeling of complex natural systems.
	Stay updated with advancements in CFD software and techniques to enhance research outcomes.


7. Project Management Support:


	Ensure timely execution of project milestones related to CFD modeling and validation tasks.
	Coordinate with external collaborators and manage data-sharing protocols.
	Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.


Job Requirements


	PhD or Master degree in a related field with a focus on coastal engineering, oceanography, or hydrodynamics.
	Proficiency in CFD modeling software (commercial software and open source)
	Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
	Research experience in coastal and ocean waves is preferred.
	Excellent communication (verbal and written) and teamwork abilities


Key Competencies


	Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university.
	Self-directed learner who believes in continuous learning and development
	Proficient in technical writing and presentation
	Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills
	Show strong initiative and take ownership of work



Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Czech Republic, Brno

Department:Marek Mráz Research Group?–?Central European Institute of Technology
Deadline:?15 Jan 2025
Start date:?early 2025 (to be negotiated)
Job type:?full-time
Job field:?Science and research

Come to CEITEC MU in Brno and join us!

We are passionate molecular biologists at CEITEC looking for

Postdoctoral Researcher

in?Lymphoid Microenvironment Models And Their Use To Study Targeted Therapy And Resistance In B Cell Malignancies

About this position:

You will work in a?team of young investigators that challenge major problems in the field of hematology. We do basic and translational science, but with the objective to help patients in the future (we have access to primary samples with hem. malignancies, and mouse models).

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) cells and indolent lymphomas rely on microenvironmental signals for survival, proliferation, and therapy resistance. CLL cells undergo apoptosis in vitro, necessitating microenvironment models for long-term culture and proliferation studies. Existing in vitro and in vivo models, based on coculture with T-lymphocytes or stromal cells, mimic some aspects of the natural microenvironment but have limitations.

This?research aims to develop and optimize models replicating the lymphoid microenvironment to study new therapeutic strategies, including drugs targeting CLL proliferation, resistance mechanisms, and combinatory approaches not feasible in conventional cultures. A?recently developed co-culture model enables robust CLL cell proliferation. Using primary patient samples and cell lines, the project will employ functional assays, RNA sequencing, genome editing, and drug screening to explore microenvironmental dependencies and resistance to targeted therapies.

The candidate profile:


	Motivated smart person with "drive" to work independently, but also willing to learn from other people in the lab and collaborate
	Having degree in Molecular biology, Biochemistry, or similar field and have deep interest in molecular biology and cancer cell biology


What you will learn and do:


	Think and work independently as a?scientist, design experiments and formulate hypothesis
	Write of abstracts and papers (and course in grant writing and presentation of data)
	Attend conferences to present your research
	Spend 1-2 months visit(s) in collaborating labs in Europe or US
	Collaborate with experts in wet lab research and bioinformatics
	Critically analyze scientific data (regular journal clubs)
	Classical and novel methods of molecular biology (e.g. RNAseq, Crispr, Cut&Tag, mouse mdoels, immunoblotting, flow cytometry, qRT-PCR, cell cultures, cloning), and you will use our in vitro models for microenvironmental interactions, and artificial activation/inhibition signalling pathways to decipher the gene regulatory loops
	Supervise students, if interested


?What we provide to you:


	Open access to CEITEC MU core facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff
	Full contract for Post-Docs with competitive salary (funded by ERC grant)
	Flexible working hours
	Support for further education and professional development
	Benefits package: 6 weeks of paid holiday, medical insurance, financial contribution to meal and kindergarten/pension scheme, Multisport card, mental health care, sports at the campus
	Kindergarten Elánek in Campus
	Support in these areas:
	
		Welcome Office service?before and after arrival
		Grant Office?support
		Postdoc Peer Committee
		CEITEC events?–?workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gathering?etc.
		More at?Why work at CEITEC MU?
	
	


How to apply?

Application deadline:?15.1.2025

Start date: early 2025?(to be negotiated)

Contact the PI and submit a?CV by email to:?marek.mraz2@email.cz


Masaryk University

Department:?Dalibor Bla?ek Research Group?–?Central European Institute of Technology
Deadline: 31 Mar 2025
Start date:?negotiable/immediately
Job type:?full-time
Job field:?Science and research

Central European?Institute?of Technology of Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)

Brno, Czech Republic?|?www.ceitec.eu

We are the Czech Republic’s flagship basic research institute based at Masaryk University. Our modern in-house core facilities, which provide open access to the latest technologies and expertise, currently support more than 500 researchers from over 35 countries, who are together pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the areas of structural biology, molecular medicine, genomics and proteomics of plant systems, and neuroscience.

CEITEC MU?is a?proud holder of the European Commission’s?HR Excellence in Research Award. We were the first research institution in the Czech Republic that secured one of the top places in the?Company of the Year: Equal Opportunities 2020?competition.

See what onboarding at CEITEC MU looks like?here.

About the position:

Position of?lab manager/research laboratory technician?is open for the group ?Regulation of gene expression and molecular carcinogenesis“ that is part of Molecular Medicine program at CEITEC-Masaryk university (MU).

The research group studies regulation of gene expression by cyclin-dependent kinases CDK11 and CDK12 and their roles in onset of cancer. We use advanced techniques of molecular biology and biochemistry. For more detail information about the research group please see our web pages:?http://www2.ceitec.muni.cz/blazek-lab/

Job description:


	?responsibility for day-to-day operation of the lab including the basic management of laboratory resources
	?ordering all reagents and plastic for the lab
	?preparation of various media and buffers
	?share in performance of various molecular biology and biochemistry experiments (western blotting, PCR, cloning, expression of proteins, qPCR, immunoprecipitation and others)
	?management of maintenance and service of shared laboratory equipment
	?possibility to participate in research projects


Requirements:


	at least Master degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry or other related fields of life-sciences
	good knowledge of English (oral and written) and ability to communicate in Czech (or Slovak) are essential
	excellent interpersonal and communication skills
	high motivation, flexibility and self-driven interest to learn new things
	reliability, team player, meticulousness
	knowledge of "laboratory chemistry" -?preparation of solutions with defined concentrations, adjusting pH, preparation of media for bacterial cultures etc.
	computer literacy, MS word, Excel, Power Point.
	experience with basic techniques of molecular biology and biochemistry such as cell culture,?western blotting, PCR, cloning, expression of proteins in bacteria, qPCR, immunoprecipitation, RNA-based techniques and others?is a?big plus


We are offering:


	rewarding work in basic science with clinical applications in well-established research group
	international environment
	possibility to learn basic and latest techniques of molecular biology and biochemistry
	excellent instrumental equipment of the CEITEC-MU
	MU employment benefits
	over standard salary based on qualification and experience



	
	Possibility to get hands-on expertise with top-notch molecular biology techniques and learn from the experienced and motivated team of scientists
	
	medical insurance
	6 weeks of paid holiday
	contribution to a?pension scheme
	flat-rate meal contributions
	a?multisport card and sports lessons directly at the Campus
	reduced prices for mobile operator tariffs
	special employee bank products


What else you need to know:

Application deadline:?30.11.2024

Expected start date: negotiable/immediately

Hours: full time

Duration: fixed term

Applications including a?CV, a?brief motivation letter, and contacts for at least two references should be sent via?e-application?below.

In the case of any difficulties filling out the e-application, please contact Darja Horáková?(darja.horakova@ceitec.muni.cz).

If you do not receive an invitation for a?job interview within 4 weeks after submitting your CV, we have given priority to other candidates in the first round of the selection process.

In justified cases, the job announcer can extend, interrupt or cancel the selection procedure.

Still hesitating whether to join us?

We value our employees, and we support them from their very first day at CEITEC. We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and offer a?highly collaborative, collegial and family-friendly, international working environment with relocation assistance through our Welcome Office. The selected candidate will become a?part of the CEITEC scientific community with access to in-house core facilities and professional administrative support. You will become part of an international team of experts in their fields, who together contribute to improving human life and health.?Have a?look at what your potential peers say about working at CEITEC MU.

Brno?is a?lively city surrounded by beautiful countryside. It is a?top destination for many educated expatriates working in the areas of science and technology. Brno is located in the heart of Europe and offers a?great standard of living.

For more information about the recruitment process, refer to?CEITEC MU Recruitment Policy. ?

For more information about our career system, refer to?CEITEC MU Career System.

For more information about onboarding process, refer to a?short video.


Hong Kong

Ref.:?530750
Work type:?Full-time
Department:?School of Public Health (22400)
Categories:?Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as?Research Officer in the School of Public Health (Ref.: 530750),?to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary term or two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or a related discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant work experience. They should have solid research experience in communicable and/or non-communicable diseases, and a track record of high-quality impactful research demonstrated by publications and/or external grants. They must be competent in statistical software packages, including R, for data analysis. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua). They should be organized, responsible, detail-minded, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team.

The appointee will lead a project on the health economic evaluation of cancer prevention strategies. He/She will also be responsible for fieldwork using large language models (LLMs) in real-world healthcare settings. He/She will supervise junior research staff and students; develop his/her own research programme; and write scientific publications, grant proposals and reports. He/she would also be assigned teaching duties for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and perform other duties as assigned. Working off-campus may be required. Information about the School can be obtained at?http://sph.hku.hk.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of the basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online applications for the post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, and research publication list. Review of applications will commence on January 1, 2025, and continue until?February 28, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.


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