About RMIT
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

About the School of Engineering
The School of Engineering comprises a diverse range of disciplines: Aerospace Engineering & Aviation; Chemical & Environmental Engineering; Civil & Infrastructure Engineering; Electrical & Biomedical Engineering; Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering; Manufacturing, Materials & Mechatronic Engineering; Mechanical & Automotive Engineering. As a top 100 university in the world for engineering (2015 QS Rankings by Faculty; Engineering and Technology), RMIT Engineering provides students with work-relevant education programs, access to excellent research facilities and opportunities to engage in creative real-world project work through robust relations with local and international industry leaders. RMIT Engineering's education is based on innovation and creativity. Key discipline areas in the School of Engineering provide programs with flexible pathways to global careers or postgraduate research.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering

About the ARC Steel Research Hub
The position is funded through the Australian Research Council's Steel Research Hub (grant IH 200100005) where RMIT University is a partner with several academic and industry participants under the Industrial Transformation Research initiative of the Australian Government. The Hub conducts a 5 year, $28m research program designed to support the transition of Australia's steel manufacturing industry to a more sustainable, competitive and resilient position based on the creation of new, higher value-added products and more advanced manufacturing processes.

Our Culture
Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About You
The appointee will work within RMIT's Materials Modelling and Simulation (MMS) group in the School of Engineering, under supervision of the group's leader who is also the ARC Steel Hub Chief Investigator and Program Leader. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be required to undertake high-quality, cutting-edge theoretical molecular modelling of hybrid organic-inorganic solution based and solid state materials at multiple time and length scales. The models will guide our industry partners and experimental collaborators in developing robust surfaces and multifunctional nanostructured materials. It is anticipated that new, commercially sensitive design strategies for enhanced performance surface coatings of the steel-derived products will be developed.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be responsible for multiscale modelling of complex interfacial phenomena in commercial coatings as well as other materials in order to optimize their performance under various environmental conditions, including temperature, pH and ionic strength. The research will involve development and implementation of computational strategies for prediction of structural and dynamic properties of various types of nanomaterials (metal, oxide, carbon based) and their interfaces with synthetic and bio-polymers in solution and will broadly contribute to collaborative research within the MMS group.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

* Demonstrated research track record in computational modelling of complex systems using classical Molecular Dynamics simulations. Skills in enhanced sampling techniques, free energy calculations and forcefield development would be an advantage. Experience with quantum chemical calculations is desirable.
* Publications in reputable journals in the field of computational chemistry, physics or materials science.
* Demonstrated record of working autonomously as well as in a team environment, including collaboration with experimental partners and/or industry.
* Ability to co-supervise postgraduate by research students.
* Excellent presentation and scientific writing skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, academic staff and industry.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Distinguished Professor Irene Yarovsky via email irene.yarovsky@rmit.edu.au.

PD – Postdoctoral Research Fellow.pdf

Applications close on 31 January 2022 at 11.59pm.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19