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Research Assistant (Whole Life Design of Carbon Neutral Infrastructure)

GraduateFull-timeHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 4 weeks agoVerified 4 weeks ago
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About the job

This job is about being a Research Assistant at the ARC Training Centre for Whole Life Cycle Design of Carbon Neutral Infrastructure. The position plays a vital role in transforming civil infrastructure design to be more sustainable, collaborating with a diverse team of experts. The Centre values teamwork and innovation, fostering an inclusive environment where every member can thrive.

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You'll be responsible for

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Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

Working closely with research teams and experts across various university nodes and industry partners to achieve project goals.
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Conducting independent and team research

Engaging in research focused on carbon assessment, structural engineering, and applications of AI.
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Producing technical manuals and supporting industry uptake

Creating documentation to facilitate design decisions and promoting research findings within partner networks.

Key criteria

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PhD in relevant field

Possession of a PhD in civil/mechanical engineering or applied mathematics

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Research output track record

Emerging recognition for quality research evidenced by publications and funding

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Supervision experience

Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates

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5 criteria for this job
PhD in relevant field
Possession of a PhD in civil/mechanical engineering or applied mathematics

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Research output track record
Emerging recognition for quality research evidenced by publications and funding

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Supervision experience
Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates

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Networking and funding skills
Ability to build networks and generate funding through industry liaison

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Communication skills
Proven ability to produce clear reports and documents

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