Position Number: 0064480
Location: Creswick
Role type: Full Time; Fixed-Term for 24 Months
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Science
Salary: UoM Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Contribute to cutting-edge fire behaviour research within a renowned wildfire science group.
- Collaborate with fire agencies to drive innovative solutions and enhance predictive capabilities.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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You will have the opportunity to conduct ground-breaking research in fire behaviour within the renowned FLARE wildfire research group. By designing and executing laboratory and field experiments, developing simulations, and analysing data, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our understanding of fire dynamics and predictive capabilities. This role offers the chance to publish your findings in leading journals and present at conferences, while collaborating with fire agency staff and stakeholders to drive real-world impact.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Innovative Fire Behaviour Research: Design, prepare, and conduct laboratory and field experiments to investigate fire behaviour drivers and predictive models.
- Perform Data Analysis and Modelling: Analyse fire behaviour data and develop simulations to advance our understanding of fire dynamics.
- Contribute to Academic Publications: Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at conferences and public forums.
- Foster Collaborative Partnerships: Liaise with fire agencies, stakeholders, and research groups to integrate project design and foster collaborative partnerships.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Possess a strong academic background in fire behaviour, combustion, fluid mechanics, or a related discipline, complemented by a passion for conducting impactful research.
- Possess a Bachelor's degree or PhD in fire behaviour, fire risk, fire safety, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrate analytical skills and experience in designing, conducting experiments, and data analysis.
- Have a proven aptitude for research with a strong publication record.
- Exhibit the ability to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary research team environment.
- Display strong organisational abilities to manage research projects and meet deadlines.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Science
The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES) has a vision of science for flourishing environments and communities. The School brings together diverse discipline strengths to lead the development of new interdisciplinary thinking and highimpact solutions for global challenges relating to climate change, food security, healthy food systems, biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, invasive species, and environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural practices. Our expertise spans biophysical, social and technical sciences, and we support a large cohort of PhD students across these domains.
The School teaches a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including the Bachelor of Agriculture, several majors of the Bachelor of Science and, and six Master coursework programs: Master of Agricultural Sciences, Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation, Master of Food and Packaging Innovation, Master of Food Science, Master of Urban Horticulture and Master of Environment.
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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Position Description
