Postdoctoral Research Fellow​/Research Officer - Experimental Hypersonics

Overview

Employer Industry: Higher Education and Research

• Salary range of $83,698.91 - $ + 17% Superannuation
• Opportunity for career progression through the academic promotions process
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid onsite/work-from-home options
• Access to world-class facilities and research funding opportunities
• Contribute to innovative research in hypersonics and high-speed propulsion technologies
• Support for professional development and teaching experience

• Conduct research on air breathing propulsion technologies for high-speed long-range flight
• Design and analyze high-speed propulsion systems and optimize thermal management
• Support the supervision of graduate Defence engineers and assist with teaching as needed
• Provide administrative and laboratory support within the DSTG research group
• Report findings and present updates to stakeholders while supporting test rig commissioning

• Completed or near completion of a PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering with a focus on experimental hypersonics
• Australian citizenship is a requirement for this position
• Ability to hold at minimum an Australian NV1 security clearance
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and constructively within a group
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Practical experience with hypersonic test facilities and high-speed air breathing propulsion
• Existing security clearance (NV1 or higher)
• Experience supervising students or Defence engineers and cadets

#Higher Education #Research Opportunity #Hypersonics #Career Development #Flexible Work

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