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Full time fixed term position until July 2026, located on the Darlington Campus at the Faculty of Engineering Opportunity to contribute to an industrial project on PFAS-free low-adhesion coatings Base salary, Level A, $113,400 p.a - $121,054 p.a. + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Faculty of Engineering are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in surface engineering and materials science to work within a research group led by Prof. Antonio Tricoli at the University of Sydney. The team has advanced research on materials science, nanotechnology, functional materials and coatings. You will be given the opportunity to work collaboratively with a motivated team of early career researchers and PhDs on optical low-adhesion coatings. Within the team, you will be given the opportunity to expand your research skills and experience and to grow in your career as a mentee and a mentor, and to expand your research network when liaising with collaborative research partners. Your key responsibilities will be to: contribute and co-lead the research program and milestones of the AEA Project explore new research for furthering scientific understandings, breakthroughs and impact, assist in developing new research proposals and build and expand new research collaboration opportunities assist in intellectual property protection and in liaising with industry partners for technology transfer prepare presentations for disseminating research and manuscripts for publication in high impact scientific journals assist in the supervision of undergraduate, master’s and PhD students within Professor Tricoli’s groups work with other team members on establishing and maintaining best practice protocols for safe and efficient operation of the groups’ laboratories. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in surface engineering and materials science who has: a PhD in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science or related science or engineering subjects experience with electrochemistry and chemical engineering a strong track record of publications, research translation and other impact metrics excellent communication skills with the ability to work dynamically and collaboratively with research group members, research partners, industry partners, suppliers and manufacturers and the ability to meet milestones and deadlines good analytical skills and attention to detail and ability to utilise data analytics and modelling software accordingly. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. 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