We are searching for a remarkable Research fellow to join our diverse team at RMIT VN in Melbourne.
Growing your career as a Full Time Research fellow is an amazing opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in presentation, planning and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Research fellow at RMIT VN today!

Overview:

- Full-time, Fixed Term position until June 2025

- Salary Academic Level B ($102,474 - $121,690) + 17% Superannuation

- Based at the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) Fishermans Bend

About the Role
Under the auspices of DSTG, the Research Fellow will work closely with the Hydroacoustics group to develop and apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools for the prediction of the hydrodynamic and hydroacoustic behaviours of Maritime Platforms, including the verification and validation of those tools.

The successful applicant will use CFD to study of the formation of wake structures and understand the hydrodynamic and hydroacoustic implications for maritime platforms. The work will include designing and carrying out CFD studies to validate against experimental measurements of flow-field and loads data of maritime platforms. The successful applicant will also be expected to engage in international collaborative benchmarking exercises.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:

- Demonstrated high-level competency and achievement in CFD, with experience applying new and emerging techniques such as machine learning desirable

- Evidence of scientific research publications in the field fluid dynamics using CFD.

- Demonstrated experience applying CFD to the study the performance and characteristics of Maritime Platforms.

- Demonstrated experience validating and/or benchmarking CFD for Maritime Platforms.

- Demonstrated experience using CFD in High Performance Computer environments (parallelisation, parametric studies).





- Proven ability to work autonomously and in teams to meet project outcomes, milestones, deadlines and to manage workloads and respond to changing priorities, as required.

- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate to stakeholders through presentations and written reports that convey scientific and engineering outcomes.

- Ability to co-supervise postgraduate-by-research students in the field of fluid dynamics.

Qualifications

Mandatory: An honours degree in Maritime, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent in Computational Fluid Dynamics with experience using RANS desirable. Recent completion of a PhD or equivalent experience.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to being an Australian Citizen and obtaining NV1 Security Clearance as well as passing a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

About the School

The School of Engineering comprises a diverse range of disciplines: Aerospace Engineering & Aviation; Chemical & Environmental Engineering; Civil & Infrastructure Engineering; Electrical & Biomedical Engineering; Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering; Manufacturing, Materials & Mechatronic Engineering; Mechanical & Automotive Engineering.

As a top 100 university in the world for engineering (2015 QS Rankings by Faculty; Engineering and Technology), RMIT Engineering provides students with work-relevant education programs, access to excellent research facilities and opportunities to engage in creative real-world project work through robust relations with local and international industry leaders.





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To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing Choose an item. for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Professor Pier Marzocca (Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence and Aerospace Director) via email

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Applications Close:

6 Mar 2023 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at

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telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak

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Benefits of working as a Research fellow in Melbourne:

● Company offers great advantages
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package

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