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Australia, Parramatta

Full-time, Fixed term position for 3 years
Hassall Street, Parramatta Campus

About Western Sydney University

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing, economically significant region. The University has 11 campuses in Sydney, as well as campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, with plans for two campuses in India. With over 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students, and approximately 3,500 staff, the University promotes a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture focused on research and dedicated to student-centered excellence.

Our Schools teach an array of programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. The University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, with over 85% of its assessed research rated at ‘World Standard’ or above. In 2022, 2023, and 2024 the University was placed 1st worldwide and in Australia for its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.

Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking professional seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University. 

School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Research Fellow to join our dynamic team.

About the role

The Dean of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Distinguished Professor Brian G. Falzon, holds the Chair of Composite Materials and Aerospace Structures. Having recently joined Western Sydney University, Prof Falzon is establishing an Advanced Composites Research Group within his School, continuing and building upon a body of work undertaken at similar groups he established at previous academic institutions.

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow is currently being sought who will pursue research, and proposal development, in Advanced Aerospace Composite Materials and Structures, and support Prof Falzon in the establishment and expansion of this research group. The appointee will also be expected to assist in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and contribute to teaching, if required.

The appointee will be expected to:


	Lead an active research program (as agreed with the Dean),
	Develop research proposals in applied and fundamental research,
	Assist in the supervision of Honours, Master, and PhD students.


Primary Project Details

The increased prevalence of the use of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) material, in the latest generation of passenger aircraft and road vehicles, has necessitated a closer examination of the crashworthiness of these structures. In addition, the emergence of hydrogen-powered vehicles, equipped with FRP pressure vessels that carry hydrogen at up to 700 bar pressure, necessitates the reliable assessment of their performance in crash and other off-design ‘event-based’ scenarios.

The Research Fellow will build upon the extensive work that has already been accomplished by Prof Falzon’s research groups, to further develop a multiscale finite-element modelling capability to accurately capture the energy absorption of composite structures.

The concept of a ‘crush stress’ in a finite element model using 2D shell elements, will be expanded and adopted within a computational multiscale framework where laminate coupon tests, required to extract crush stresses for various geometries and layups, are simulated using a high-fidelity damage model developed by Prof Falzon. Further research and development are required to (i) establish a reliable modelling strategy to capture crush initiation in coupons with specific trigger geometries; (ii) accurately model the response of plies crushed in a direction not aligned with the principal fibre direction; (iii) capture the response of the crushing of 2D/3D woven FRPs which exhibits a more complex response than unidirectional (UD) plies; and (iv) explore strain rate – material property relationships.

This capability will be used to aid the design of energy-absorbing CFRP structures and will be validated using a set of manufactured energy-absorbing composite sub-assembly representative structures and other test results available in the literature.

In parallel to the computation work, the Research Fellow, assisted by PhD students, will explore experimental approaches for the acquisition of interlaminar and intralaminar dynamic fracture toughness values required for the computational analysis.

Skills and Experiences

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral qualification in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, have demonstrated expertise in the finite element modelling of FRP composite structures and possess an advanced understanding of the fracture and damage mechanics of these materials, experience in developing user subroutines in ABAQUS and proficiency in FORTRAN coding are essential. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality research, evidenced by publications in Q1 journals, excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities, are required to work effectively within our team. Additionally, you will have the capacity to contribute to the supervision of Honours and HDR students and have experience in conducting material and structural testing. 

Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at Hassall Street, Parramatta Campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.

If you are passionate about advancing research in this field and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply ensuring you carefully address each of the questions in your application. Please review the position description for further information through the apply link. 

Culture 

Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing. 

What We Offer in Return

At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:


	35 hour work week
	17% super contributions
	Generous parental leave provisions
	Access to staff benefits – e.g. health and fitness programs such as fitness passport, café and restaurant deals, and many other goods and services


Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $109,861 to $132,730 p.a. (comprising Salary of $92,834 to $112,158 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Brian Falzon, Dean, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment via email at B.Falzon@westernsydney.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Monday 3 February 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility 

You must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application. 

All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.

Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

Note - This is a re-advertised position previous candidates need not apply

To Apply: https://uws.nga.net.au/?jati=6C83B1BA-7D1D-37C9-DDDC-DB19DF39533


Western Sydney University

United Kingdom, Southampton

Residences manage a diverse portfolio of properties and offer accommodation to c.6,500 students per year.

The role of Residences Communications and Marketing Events Assistant Manager provides a crucial role within our Residences Life Cycle team. This team is designed to ensure a great student experience from their first look at accommodation at open days, following their whole journey through to when they move out from university accommodation.

The main responsibilities of the role include:


	To support with the planning and running all marketing events within the accommodation, including open days, visit days, campus tours and virtual events.
	Writing and sending transactional student communications
	Engaging students with key information via different mediums including the Accommodation website, Halls Life student pages, printed marketing materials, emails, and newsletters.
	Ensuring all student groups are appropriately considered and included in all the work we undertake to ensure we are an inclusive place for students to live.


The key events for the service are recruitment events, and arrival periods (June- October) which will require weekend working.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and driven communications or marketing professional, who is passionate about the experience of our students. They should be an approachable and organised person, who is confident in owning and delivering their area of responsibilities.


University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Guildford

Are you a registered mental health nurse, social worker? All nursing disciplines will be considered.

Looking for a new challenge and direction?

Our Wellbeing and Welfare department helps to lead on, and contribute to, the student experience along with other support services such as academic registry, employability and careers, and the Student’s Union. We are looking for highly skilled mental health professionals with experience in supporting those with complex mental health needs.

Our well-established service is on a journey through an exciting period of transformation and you will work within a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team made up of mental health nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, eating disorder therapists, and counsellors. You will play a lead role in supporting the service and the wider University to offer proactive and compassionate mental health support to our entire student and staff community.

Within this role you will be working with the Wellbeing team to develop a service to meet the changing needs of students with mental health concerns to bring about evidence based improvements to the service provision.

We are willing to consider applications from recent graduates with a current membership of the NMC/Social Work England/HCPC.

The University of Surrey is one of the UK’s leading public research universities and proud to be ranked 9th in the UK in the National Student Survey and the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022. Join 2,500 staff and 17,000 students in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment to make a positive impact through free-thinking and hard work.

This role is available on a part-time basis at 0.6 FTE/21.6 hours per week. We would expect the post holder to work these hours across three days per week.

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery, which has an excellent 91% parent satisfaction score.

Further information

Please apply on the university website and submit your CV and cover letter. For more information, please refer to the job description.

Interviews will be held 4th and 6th February 2025.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Further details

Job Description


University of Surrey

Singapore

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.

The researcher will be part of the team of the MCCS NATURE Project (https://www.nparks.gov.sg/Cuge/Programmes-Schemes/Research%20Programmes/MCCS%20Programme). The primary role involves developing and validating CFD models to study wave attenuation by mangroves, seagrass, and coral. Responsibilities include calibrating simulations with experimental data, analyzing shear coefficients and drag forces, and contributing to interdisciplinary research on coastal protection, with an emphasis on delivering accurate and impactful modeling insights.

Key Responsibilities


	Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
	Undertake these responsibilities in the project:


1. Wave Stochastic Analysis and Hydrodynamics


	Conduct advanced stochastic analysis of wave environments to evaluate the performance of floating structures. Analyze hydrodynamic behavior of floating breakwaters under varied sea conditions.


2. CFD and Finite Element Modeling


	Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to optimize the design and performance of floating breakwaters.
	Develop finite element models for stability assessment, structural integrity, and dynamic response of floating systems.


3. Connector Design


	Design and analyze mechanical connectors for the integration of multi-purpose floating breakwater systems, ensuring structural stability and durability.


4. Design and Integration


	Develop innovative designs for floating breakwaters that integrate wave energy converters (WECs), tidal energy systems, and solar energy platforms.
	Optimize design configurations to maximize energy harnessing and wave attenuation.


5. Experimental Testing


	Plan and conduct physical model tests in wave flumes or basins to validate computational models.
	Analyze experimental data to improve and validate the floating breakwater design.


6. Research Documentation and Dissemination:


	Prepare technical reports, research papers, and presentations to disseminate findings to academic and industry stakeholders.
	Contribute to project proposals and progress updates for funding agencies.
	Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.


7. Project Management Support:


	Ensure timely execution of project milestones
	Coordinate with external collaborators and manage data-sharing protocols.
	Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.


Job Requirements


	PhD/Master’s in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
	Proficiency in hydrodynamic modeling tools (e.g., ANSYS AQWA, OrcaFlex) and finite element analysis software (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS).
	Experience with stability and mooring system design.
	Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data collection instruments and techniques.
	Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
	Good understanding of industry standard will be an advantage
	Ability to work independently and in teams in both lab and field environments.
	Excellent communication (verbal and written) and teamwork abilities


Key Competencies


	Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university.
	Self-directed learner who believes in continuous learning and development
	Proficient in technical writing and presentation
	Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills
	Show strong initiative and take ownership of work



Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

United Kingdom, Bedford

Faculty or Department: Research and Innovation
Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.
Contract type: Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Period: For 3 years
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,039 to £57,797 per annum
Apply by: 12/01/2025

Role Description

We welcome applications from passionate, skilled and committed individuals to join this exciting, collaborative project and help foster effective climate tech ecosystems across the UK to accelerate the commercialisation and uptake of climate-positive solutions.

About the Role

The post holder has an exciting opportunity to manage the operational and administrative delivery of Cranfield-related innovation scale-up programmes within the University’s Innovation Ecosystem. This will include the multi-regional, cross-institutional Research England Development funded Climate Scaling Collaborative (CSC) involving 5 universities (led by Imperial College London); a programme that aims to transform innovative UK-based climate startups into world-leading scale-ups.

The Hub Manager will be the first point of contact for relevant programme delivery partners whilst undertaking day-to-day operations, programme governance, partner coordination, engagement and communication with external stakeholders, delivery of internal and external reports, alongside overseeing budgets, organising meetings and delivering events. They will work closely with the Head of Knowledge Exchange, Innovation and Ecosystem Manager and Technology and Manufacturing Navigation Manager on strategy, planning and delivery of the scale-up programmes and Innovation Ecosystem activities.

About You

You will be educated to degree level in a subject related to Cranfield’s core themes, or have equivalent experience, and have demonstrable experience with research commercialisation or support for technical innovation, as well as proven ability in successful project management and in effective communication with diverse teams.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) supports researchers in working together to achieve excellence and impact in delivering the University’s vision for research and innovation, and reports to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Juliet Kauffmann, Innovation and Enterprise Manager on (E): j.kauffmann@cranfield.ac.uk

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 4992.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 January 2025


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