Overview:

• Full-time, fixed term position for two years, 0.8 FTE will be considered
• Salary Academic Level A6-A8 + 17% Superannuation
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You
The Research Assistant will undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy. It is expected that the Research Assistant has capability to work with an increasing degree of autonomy, and leadership of post-graduate students supporting the work.
The Research Assistant will be employed on a fixed term 2-year contract to investigate inhaled drug deposition in representative nasal anatomies produced from CT scans. For the successful candidate, 0.8 FTE will be considered. They will generate a comprehensive dataset of fluid-particle flow and deposition in the nasal airways using Ansys Fluent.
Working with partners, a design of device prototypes and its performance is required. The new device design will involves an integrated, iterative process combining particle engineering and CFD-DEM simulation to optimize the device for effective aerosolization and absorption. This position requires outstanding computational skills, and fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics and aerosol science.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Experience in using computational software with ANSYS-Fluent running Lagrangian particle tracking, VOF-DPM.
• Demonstrate high level proficiency in fluid-particle dynamics, heat transfer, and aerosol science.
• Demonstrated skills in Python scripting, Latex, basic Linux, and Adobe software.
• Demonstrated understanding of radiology scanner technologies and its relationship to CAD modelling.
• Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.
• Evidence of research output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College
The College comprises four Schools delivering a broad range of programs in science, engineering, health and technology at apprenticeship, certificate, bachelor, masters and PhD levels. Many programs articulate between vocational and higher education, creating pathways for further study. There is a vibrant research community attracting funding from a range of government and industry sources. The College has an annual income of approximately $425 million and employs over 1,000 staff providing on and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Merilyn Thomas via email
merilyn.thomas@rmit.edu.au
Position Description - Research Assistant (Computational)
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Applications Close:
4 Feb 2025 11.59 pm
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