Research Engineer
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Job Summary
- Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
- Full-time and fixed term for 6 months with potential for renewal for an additional 6 months
- HEW 7 $105933 - $% Superannuation
Benefits for working with us!
At Deakin we offer more than just a job we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong Melbourne and regional Victoria youll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare gyms medical centres cafes accessible public transport and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services ongoing professional development opportunities and inclusive supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow whether youre working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.
As a Research Engineer you will:
- Conduct experiments at the Institute to achieve project objectives along or with other team members of the perpetual pigment project team specially the RE manufacturing and complete milestones in a timely manner.
- Carry out formulation development with industry partners if necessary visiting their sites.
- Analyse experimental data prepare reports and present findings to the project team and external stakeholders.
- Help generate innovative commercially viable pigment-based product solutions and assess their applications and intellectual property potential.
- Engage with a vibrant research team at the Institute for Frontier Materials building partnerships with industry and the wider community.
To be successful youll have:
- Honours or higher degree in textile technology chemical engineering materials science chemistry or a related discipline with a passion for applied research.
- Hands-on experience in colour measurement matching pigment printing dyeing and ink/paint formulation especially with colour and fastness characterisation.
- Strong background in material characterisation techniques with the ability to design test standards analyse data and generate practical solutions.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within interdisciplinary teams including collaborating with industry and research partners.
- Excellent organisational communication and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated commitment to high-quality lab practice and research reporting.
Heres how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Rangam Rajkhowa (Associate Professor) on
For a copy of the position description please see below:
Research Engineer - Characterisation HEW 7 (1).docx
Applications for this position close on Thursday 4th September 2025.
Are You Ready
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities cultures sexual orientation and genders.
Key Skills
- Robotics
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- C/C++
- OS Kernels
- Research Experience
- Matlab
- Rust
- Research & Development
- Natural Language Processing
- Tensorflow
About Company
Deakin is Australia's 9th largest university with over 44,000 students, of whom approximately a fifth are international students from over 100 countries. We have more than 8,000 international students from over 100 different countries 40% of our domestic students, and 28% of our in ... View more
