Overview
Research Associate in Environmental Engineering – UNSW
The Research Associate (Level A) will maintain and develop their scholarly research and professional activities through the pursuit of defined projects and contribute towards teaching and learning in the School. The Research Associate position is based at the UNSW Water Research Centre within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The role reports to Professor Richard Stuetz and has nil direct reports.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and develop scholarly research and professional activities through the pursuit of defined projects.
* Contribute towards teaching and learning in the School.
* Additional details about the specific responsibilities for these positions can be found in the position description (available via JOBS@UNSW).
Qualifications & Skills
* A PhD in Environmental Engineering and relevant work experience in collaborating with industry stakeholders.
* Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the following research areas:
* Air quality and treatment
* Water quality and management
* Chemical and sensory odorant analysis
* Data science including bioinformatics and/or machine learning
* Demonstrated ability to work constructively with practitioners in the Australian water and resource industries.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent and applied research with limited supervision.
* Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
* Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
* Experience of and/or preparedness to undertake professional development of teaching practice.
* Evidence of ability to support and inspire students and to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
* An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Details
* Salary, Level A - $91,381 - $121,838 per annum + 17% superannuation
* Full time
* Fixed-term contract for 3 years
* Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
To Apply
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. Systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application. Applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact
Allyssar Hamoud – Talent Acquisition Associate
E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au
Application Closing
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Thursday 25th September 2025
UNSW is committed to equity and an inclusive community. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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