Under ARC Linkage scheme conduct collaborative research with BlueScope Steel Ltd into the effects of gaseous hydrogen on the microstructure, properties and integrity of pipeline steels, weld and heat affected zone regions using electron microscopy, mechanical testing, neutron scattering and modelling.

Your key challenges will include: effective communication of results to industrial partners, local and international scientific community, co-ordination of activities of technical staff and where appropriate graduate and undergraduate students.

PhD Scholarship is also available on this project. Stipend $30,627 p.a.* basic (Tax free/HECS exempt) indexed for three (3) years.

To be eligible applicants must either be Citizens of Australia or New Zealand or have Permanent Residency status in Australia.

For further information please contact Professor Elena Pereloma on (02) 4221 5507 or by email  

Applications Close: 14 September 2008
Quote Ref No: 23122

how to apply: Please go to our website http://employment.uow.edu.au/ to submit your application online & for more information about the position and UOW.