Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
- Discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Geomechanics and Computational Modelling
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
- A highly technical postdoctoral engineering role focused on rock mechanics, modelling, and AI-driven drilling innovation.
- Full time appointment on a fixed term basis for two years
- Base salary range: Level A/8, $116,866 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The School of Engineering at The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a multidisciplinary school that delivers world-class education and research across various engineering disciplines, including biomedical, civil, environmental, mining, chemical, mechanical, electrical and electronic, and automation and robotics.
The School has a dedicated team of teaching and research academics who contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Our research spans a wide range of engineering fields, with strong industry collaborations that drive real-world impact.
You will be working with the Chief Investigators.
About the opportunity
- Deliver an ARC-funded research project focused on developing environmentally friendly drilling technology through experimental, computational, and applied engineering methods.
- Conduct advanced research activities including laboratory experiments, numerical modelling (FEM/CFD), and development of AI models to optimise drilling processes.
- Translate research into outcomes by building prototypes, validating models, and publishing high-quality research outputs in peer-reviewed journals
About you
- PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline.
- Demonstrated knowledge, confirmed by publications in the advanced concepts of mechanics of solids, fracture mechanics, thermodynamics and computational methods in application to geomaterials and computational fluid dynamics.
- Experience in programming, as well as the physical and numerical modelling including the finite element modelling, confirmed by publications.
- Experience, confirmed by publications in conducting laboratory experiments and testing, including design of additional loading devices necessary for conducting the experiments.
- Experience in designing and manufacturing demo prototypes.
- Experience in developing AI models for real time optimisation.
All applicants must pass employment checks covering gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia and to international applicants.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 20 August 2026
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
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📌 Postdoctoral Research Associate - Geomechanics and Computational Modelling (Perth)
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📍 Perth