The position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow is in the area of semiconductor characterisation using advanced electron microscopy as part of Professor Jin Zou’s newest Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project which commences in 2011.

The role: The primary role is to understand the evolution of semiconductor nanostructures and to correlate structure-property links through detailed nanostructural and nanochemical characterisation using advanced electron microscopy.

The person: The successful applicant must have (or have submitted prior to taking up the position) a PhD in the fields of materials science, engineering, physics or chemistry with solid fundamental knowledge and practical skills in advanced electron microscopy. Other essential and desirable attributes are set out in the selection criteria (see below for the link to obtain the position description and selection criteria).

Remuneration: The remuneration package will be in the range $67,958 to $72,949 per annum, plus employer superannuation contributions of 17%. This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for up to three years at Research Academic Level A.

Contact: Obtain the position description and selection criteria online. To discuss the role and to send applications, contact Professor Jin Zou, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland (telephone +61 7 3346 3195 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +61 7 3346 3195 or j.zou@uq.edu.au .

Applications close: 15 January 2011