Research Associate Engineering

• Work at the forefront of fluid science thermodynamics and gas separations research in a globally recognised engineering school.
  Join a high-impact research group collaborating with industry to solve complex challenges in energy and resources systems.
• Full-time (1 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 3 years
• Base salary range: Level A $83499 $112371 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The UWA School of Engineering is internationally recognised for its award-winning teaching research excellence and world-class facilities. It delivers multidisciplinary education and research across civil environmental mining mechanical electrical and chemical engineering.

This role sits within the Fluid Science and Resources Research (FSRR) Group a leading research group working across the oil and gas fluids and energy sectors with a strong focus on thermodynamics transport processes and separations science.

About the opportunity

• Reporting to a Professor you will contribute to cutting-edge research in chemical engineering.
• Conduct experimental and modelling research in chemical engineering focused on separations and thermodynamics including laboratory work and data analysis.
• Develop and analyse experimental programs and use the results to improve thermodynamic models and simulations.
• Contribute to publications presentations collaborations student supervision and broader academic and service activities.

About you

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to participating in high-quality research evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in respected scholarly journals relevant to the opportunity.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to plan your own work manage competing priorities and meet agreed deadlines within established research programs.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels with evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity principles.
• Experience assisting with the design and commissioning of gas separation and thermodynamic property measurement apparatus.
• Experience with high-quality measurements of gas separation and fluid mixture properties under extreme conditions (high pressure and low temperature).
• Experience in thermodynamic model tuning and development and in comparing models with experimental data.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence sexual harassment and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

Position description: Research Associate

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Professor Eric May at

For enquiries on the recruitment process please contact Zen Huang at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 28 June 2026

This position is only open to Current UWA staff

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

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