Research Associate - Chemistry

UNSW; Montreal; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Australia is looking for a Research Associate in Chemistry to conduct essential research on electrochemical aptamer-based sensors. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in electrochemistry and experience in research and training students. This full-time role involves laboratory experiments, writing scientific papers, and contributing to industry collaborations. Apply online by August 28th, 2025.

Benefits

17% Superannuation

Annual leave loading

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to develop electrochemical surface characterization procedures.
• Experience in research and training students.
• Commitment to UNSW’s values and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in electrochemistry and biosensors.
• Perform and supervise experiments.
• Write and publish scientific papers.

Skills

Electrochemical measurements

Materials synthesis

Research output

Conference presentations

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

PhD in electrochemistry

Job description

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This Job is based in Australia

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The School of Chemistry teaches more than 2000 undergraduate students each year from many different faculties and offers four undergraduate programs leading to majors in chemistry, taught in five specialized laboratories.

The Research Associate contributes to research on electrochemical aptamer-based sensors as part of an ARC funded Laureate project. This role performs fundamental electrochemical research on developing electrodes that can provide insights into sensor development and potential commercialization.

Note

THERE ARE X2 ROLES AVAILABLE. BOTH ARE LOCATED IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.

About The Role

• Salary: 113K - $121K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 12 months
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

The role reports to Scientia Professor Justin Gooding and has no direct reports.

Specific Responsibilities For This Role Include

• Conduct research in electrochemistry and biosensors.
• Perform and supervise experiments in electrochemical aptamer-based sensors.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks.
• Complete experiments and analyze results on time.
• Write and publish scientific papers and reports.
• Contribute to research proposals and industry collaborations.
• Coordinate research activities and contribute to research outputs.
• Present results at conferences.
• Train PhD and honours students.
• Adhere to the university’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.

About The Successful Applicant

• A PhD in electrochemistry.
• Ability to develop electrochemical surface characterization procedures.
• Experience with electrochemical measurements and materials synthesis.
• Experience in research and training students.
• Proven research output and conference presentations.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to UNSW’s values and safety policies.

Please address the selection criteria systematically in your application. Apply online; applications sent to other contacts will not be accepted.

Contact : Justin Gooding

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Applications close : August 28th, 2025

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UNSW encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and provides workplace adjustments and flexible work options. The university reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.