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The Opportunity

The Postdoctoral Fellow will perform research in the Tribology and Machine Condition Monitoring group, School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, mainly within the Project “Vibration-based health monitoring of aero-engine bearings”. This project will develop new vibration-based techniques to greatly improve the detection and diagnosis of faults in aero engine bearings from in-flight measurements. The Project is a collaboration between UNSW, Safran Group and INSA Lyon, funded under the ARC Linkage Project scheme. It is a great opportunity to be involved in this exciting, collaborative project.

The role of Postdoctoral Fellow reports to Prof. Zhongxiao Peng and has no direct reports.

• Level A/B - Salary, $97,368 to $121,101 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed-term contract – Initial 12 months with potential to extend for another 12 months
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

About UNSW

UNSW is currently implementing a ten-year strategy to 2025 and our ambition for the next decade is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. This position is within the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

Selection Criteria

Level A

• PhD (or soon to be awarded) in Mechanical Engineering or related area. A PhD with emphasis on any of the following areas is highly regarded:
  • Dynamics of mechanical systems,
  • Vibration modelling/analysis,
  • Modelling of fault progression, and/or
  • Signal processing.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision in one or more of the following areas: machine condition monitoring and diagnostics (most important field), vibration analysis, signal processing, modal analysis, and experimental vibration analysis.
• Demonstrated track record of high-quality publications or conference presentations relative to opportunity (in the fields listed above).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• Demonstrated experience working on industry project(s) or experience working with industry partner(s) is desirable.
• Ability to supervise research students.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training

Level B

In addition to the above, essential criteria for level B include:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related area.
• At least two years of experience (more is preferred) in a postdoctoral position conducting research in the fields of machine condition monitoring and diagnostics (most important field), vibration analysis, signal processing, modal analysis, and experimental vibration analysis. Expertise in many or all of the previous fields is highly appreciated.
• Proven research and publication track record, particularly in high quality peer-reviewed journals, especially in the areas of machine condition monitoring and diagnostics.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise honours and postgraduate research students.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for these positions can be found in the position description via the link, Position Description - Postdoctoral Fellow - Mechanical Engineering (501216).pdf or via the advert on https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/

To Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to Selection Criteria (skills and experience) nominated in the Position Description. Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

 Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

 Applications close: Sunday 28^th February 2021

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds.

UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.