Research Associate - Chemistry (Postdoctoral Research Associate Level A)
Location: Sydney, Australia.
Job Summary: The School of Chemistry at UNSW invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to the Smart Materials and Surfaces research group. The position supports a 12‑month ARC Discovery grant focused on nanoconfinement in electrochemistry, where the candidate will develop and evaluate novel electrode materials.
About The Role

$113K – $121K plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
Fixed term – 12 months
Full‑time (35 hours per week)
Reports to Professor Justin Gooding; no direct reports.

Specific Responsibilities

Conduct research in electrochemistry and electrocatalysis.
Perform and supervise experiments to evaluate catalytic materials electrochemically.
Maintain laboratory notebooks detailing all experiments.
Complete experiments and provide timely analysis of results.
Analyse and write results for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
Contribute to scientific papers, reports, and progress reporting to colleagues and industry partners.
Assist in preparing research proposals to funding bodies and seek industry collaboration.
Coordinate research activities and contribute to outputs to meet project milestones.
Present results at national and international conferences.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct, values, and university health & safety policies.

About The Successful Applicant
Selection Criteria: Candidates should demonstrate:

PhD specialising in electrochemistry.
Ability to develop electrochemical procedures for material characterisation.
Extensive experience in electrochemical measurements.
Experience in materials synthesis.
Previous research experience and training of PhD and Honours students.
Teamwork, collaboration across disciplines, and relationship building.
Highly developed interpersonal skills.
Strong communication and interaction with diverse stakeholders and students.
Commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values, and relevant policies.
Knowledge of health and safety duties and willingness to attend training.

Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria in their application.
Contact and Application Deadline
Professor Justin GoodingE: justin.gooding@unsw.edu.auApplications close: January 30th, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. UNSW may provide workplace adjustments for disabilities and flexible work options to eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au.
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