Postdoctoral Research Associate in Battery Materials Chemistry at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Camperdown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

121054.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Battery Research, Electrochemistry, Materials Synthesis, Polymer Chemistry, Templating Techniques, Research Project Management

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Full time, fixed term opportunity for three years Located at the School of Chemistry, Camperdown Campus Sydney Base Salary Level A, $113,400 - $121,054 p.a. + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Chemistry is currently seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Battery Materials Chemistry to conduct research under the joint supervision of Professors Chris Ling, Markus Müllner and Wesley Dose. Contributing to a project on “nanostructured materials for high-power high-capacity lithium ion batteries” your key responsibilities will be to: lead innovative research at the interface of polymer chemistry, solid-state materials and electrochemistry develop and optimise templating techniques for controlled structure formation and material design design, characterise, and optimise new electrolyte solutions test novel materials in batteries, including electrode fabrication, cell assembly, and cycling analyse and interpret experimental results to identify trends and guide design improvements manage ongoing partnerships with academic and industry collaborators coordinate administrative tasks, including equipment maintenance and laboratory organisation There will be opportunities to lead independent research initiatives and actively participate in the co-supervision of students. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Battery Materials Chemistry who has: a PhD in chemistry, physics, or materials science, ideally with expertise in electrochemistry proficiency in materials synthesis and analysis experience in polymer chemistry, ideally including templating techniques experience in battery research experience in research project management Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, a list of publications outlining your contribution, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cherie Goodwin or Rebecca Astar, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 26 October 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

Responsibilities

Conduct research on nanostructured materials for lithium-ion batteries, focusing on polymer chemistry and electrochemistry. Manage partnerships with collaborators and coordinate laboratory tasks.