• Full Time, 3 Year Fixed Term Opportunity
• Funding provided via Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant
• From $82,465 + 17% Super + Annual Increases
• The position is based in Melbourne, Australia

RMIT is a global university of technology and design, focused on creating solutions that transform the future for the benefit of people and their environments. We are global in attitude, action and presence; urban in orientation and creativity; and connected through active partnerships with professions, industries and organisations.

Situated within the College of Science, Engineering and Health, the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is one of the largest and most progressive engineering schools in Australia. The School is recognised internationally for excellence in engineering education and high impact research, with engineering research ranked above world standard across all associated disciplines of the School, and aerospace engineering ranked in the top 3 in the country (Excellence in Research for Australia, ERA).

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be involved in a collaborative ARC Discovery project between the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering of RMIT and the Department of Materials, Imperial College London, UK. The project "Understanding biomolecular interactions of nanoparticles for engineering efficient biomedical materials and devices" will require the successful candidate to apply molecular simulation to study the structure, properties and performance of novel classes of biologically relevant nanomaterials under development at Imperial College London.

The Research Fellow will be required to apply electronic structure calculations and/or classical molecular mechanics methods to study nano-bio materials interfaces and provide theoretical guidance for rational design of novel nanomaterials for biosensing, drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. The Research Fellow will participate in the day-to-day operation of other research projects in the area of materials theory and simulation at RMIT, supervise postgraduate researc h students, participate in relevant undergraduate teaching as well as help generate new research projects and proposals.

In order to be considered for this opportunity you must possess a PhD in Computational Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Materials Science and must have a proven record of high quality peer-reviewed publications in computational molecular science. Substantial experience in simulation of chemical or biological systems is essential. Relevant postdoctoral experience would be an advantage.

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To view a Position Description and apply online please go to http://yourcareer.rmit.edu.au/jobSearch.asp quoting Job Ref # 549347. For further information please contact Professor Irene Yarovsky on +61 9925 2571. Applications close on Thursday 28^th August 2014. For further information regarding the project please visit www.rmit.edu.au/staff/irene-yarovsky

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

We are a forward thinking employer offering excellent working conditions and benefits including 17% superannuation, and a strong emphasis on personal and professional development.