Research Fellow Chemical & Biological Engineering
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Clayton, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Job No.:697580
Location:Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration:12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $86195 - $116981 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Are you an ambitious researcher looking to drive innovation at the intersection of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics rheology and advanced mineral processing Join our world-class team in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering as a Research Fellow (Level A) and play a critical role in an exciting ARC Centre of Excellence project.
In this role youll lead the theoretical and rheological investigation for ARC Centre Project S27b. Youll explore how non-Newtonian suspension rheology governs ultrafine particle transport and gravity separation in inclined channels under variable acceleration fields. Working alongside leading experts and key collaborators at the University of Newcastle you will bridge the gap between fundamental fluid dynamics and real-world separation performance.
What Youll Do
Advance Rheological Discovery: Formulate and characterise model suspensions across Newtonian shear-thinning and shear-thickening regimes using state-of-the-art rotational and high-shear rheometry.
Bridge Theory and Practice: Develop and validate cutting-edge theoretical and numerical models connecting suspension mechanics to gravity separation performance.
Collaborate and Impact: Publish high-impact papers present at key international conferences and work closely with the broader ARC Centre community.
Mentor the Next Generation: Provide expert guidance to postgraduate research students while contributing to a vibrant academic environment.
What Youll Bring
Education: A PhD (or near completion) in Chemical Mechanical or Minerals Engineering Applied Mathematics Physics or a closely related field.
Rheology and Fluid Mechanics Expertise: Hands-on experience in complex fluid/suspension rheometry constitutive modelling and a strong foundation in particle-laden multiphase flows.
Analytical and Computational Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyse complex suspension flows with proficiency in scientific programming (Python or MATLAB) being highly valued.
Research Excellence: A strong track record of refereed publications exceptional problem-solving skills and top-tier written and verbal communication.
Why Join Us
This position offers some supervision autonomy within a collaborative collegiate environment providing the ideal platform to build your academic profile expand your research network and tackle complex industrial and scientific challenges.
About Monash University
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Dr. Rishabh V. More Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director of Research Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Position Description:Research Fellow - Ultrafine Gravity Separation
Applications Close: Tuesday 8th September 202611:55pm AEST
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