Postdoctoral Research Associate in Micro- and Nanosystems

• Full time, 2 years fixed term. Located on the Darlington Campus at the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (AMME)

• Contribute to research in Micro- and Nanosystems Engineering

• Base Salary, Academic Level A $100,717 – $112,462 pro rata + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (AMME) is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Micro- and Nanosystems to contribute to cutting-edge research projects and experiments on piezo-actuated photonic micro- and nanosystems.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work as a member of a team under the supervision of A/Prof. Niels Quack

• perform research on photonic micro-electro-mechanical systems

• develop design by analytical and numerical modeling

• develop microfabrication processes in the clean room labs

• develop testing in optics laboratory

• disseminate results at suitable venues and prepare follow-up research projects.

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 Micro- and Nanosystems who has:

• a Ph.D. in mechanical or electrical engineering, applied physics or a related discipline

• a strong background in design and fabrication of micro- and nanosystems

• a solid understanding of physics at the micro- and nanoscale

• a solid understanding of micro- and nanofabrication processes

• practical experience with microsystems design tools (FEM simulation, layout editors, etc.)

• practical experience in a clean room laboratory.

Previous experience with piezo-electric thin film deposition/actuation and photonic integrated circuits would be highly desirable.

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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 

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How to apply

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Applications Close

Thursday 14 March 2024 11:59 PM