The School of Civil Engineering has a reputation for the quality of its graduates, for the breadth, depth and innovation in its undergraduate curriculum and for the strength of its research and postgraduate teaching programs. Major research outcomes can be found in the fields of Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Fluids Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Project Management. For more information please visit: www.civil.usyd.edu.au

An exciting research position for a Postdoctoral Research Associate is available in a project to study transport processes in lakes and reservoirs with the output of this research having direct application in water quality management.

As the School is strengthening its research and teaching capabilities in the area of Fluids/Environmental Engineering, this is an opportunity for individuals to expand on their pre-existing research findings or to start a new research career.

You will join Professor John Patterson's research group and will be required to undertake research into buoyancy driven flows and publish the outcomes in the refereed literature.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate outstanding research potential or experience, with a PhD (or significant progress towards a PhD) in Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Mathematics, Physics or a related area in a topic relevant to fluid mechanics research and with experience in computational, theoretical or experimental methods. Demonstrated ability to publish research outcomes in high-quality international journals is also an essential criterion. Experience in buoyancy driven flows and stability analyses will be highly regarded.

The position is full-time fixed-term for 2 years subject to completion of a satisfactory probation and confirmation period for new appointees. Further offer of up to 1 year may be available subject to performance, funding and need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of appointment.

Remuneration package: approximate range $76,926k - $85,717k p.a. (which includes a level A base salary, leave loading and 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

Some assistance towards travelling cost and visa sponsorship may be available for the successful appointees if required and level of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Closing date: 1 December 2009

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.