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Faculty of Engineering

• Leading international university
• Innovative and creative environment
• Clayton campus
• Multiple positions

The Opportunity
Monash Engineering is seeking academic staff in Nanomaterials and hybrid materials, Materials Properties (multiple size scales), Biological Materials and Soft Matter.

Outstanding academics working in areas associated with Materials Engineering are invited to join an exciting team of world class researchers at Monash University.

Expertise or experience in any of the following areas is particularly sought:

• nanostructured and hybrid materials, engineering mechanical and functional properties, nanofabrication;
• mechanical and nanomechanical properties of materials, failure and fracture behaviour, surface science and engineering, advanced materials characterisation
• biomaterials and biomimetic materials, compatibility in terms of mechanical and functional properties
• polymer science and engineering, polymer colloids

Candidates with outstanding research records in other areas related to materials engineering may apply.

Successful candidates will be expected to initiate independent, creative research programs as well as actively participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Information on the positions and the department may be found on the web at: http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/recruitment. Candidates must hold a PhD in relevant field at the time of appointment.

Appointments will be made at a level appropriate to the successful applicant’s qualifications, experience and in accordance with classification standards for each level.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications should address the selection criteria.  Please refer to “How to Apply for Monash jobs’ below.

The University
Monash University has a bold vision – to deliver significant improvements to the human condition.  Distinguished by its international perspective, Monash takes pride in its commitment to innovative research and high quality teaching and learning.

The Benefits
Remuneration packages:
Level B – A$86,306 – A$102,488 pa (includes employer superannuation of 17%)
Level C – A$105,724 – A$121,906 pa (includes employer superannuation of 17%)
Level D – A$127,303 – A$140,243 pa (includes employer superannuation of 17%)

This role is a full-time position, however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Monash offers a range of professional development programs, support for research, study and overseas work, generous maternity leave and flexible work arrangements.

Duration
Continuing appointment

Location
Clayton campus

Enquiries
Professor George Simon on +61 3 9905 4936

Ref No
A1011036

Applications Close
Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Applications and How to Apply http://monash.turborecruit.com.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=500035&from=