Postdoc: Solar Panel Recycling in Mechatronics & Materials

mq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Onsite parking

Extensive training and professional发展

Onsite childcare facilities

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Macquarie University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Materials Engineering to join an industry-funded project on recycling end-of-life solar panels at North Ryde.

The position is full-time for 12 months, based on site at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde. You will design mechanical systems, run experiments, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to publications and IP development.

Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical/mechatronics/materials engineering or related field.
• Proven track record in mechanical design and tool design.
• Experience in conducting and leading research with publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate mechanical systems for solar panel delamination.
• Design tools and equipment for solar panel delamination and material recovery.
• Characterise and analyse material quality and measure adhesion forces.
• Plan and conduct experiments; collect, analyse and interpret data.
• Supervise and mentor researchers where appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across academia and industry.
• Ensure laboratory safety and quality standards; contribute to reports and IP development.

Skills

Mechanical design

Tool design

Experiment design

Strong communication

Education

PhD in mechanical/mechatronics/materials engineering

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Data analysis software

Job description

Macquarie University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Materials Engineering to join an industry-funded project on recycling end-of-life solar panels at North Ryde.

The position is full-time for 12 months, based on site at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde. You will design mechanical systems, run experiments, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to publications and IP development.