Techno-Economic Specialist: Clean Energy Technologies (ERP)

• Appointment will be at Level E: Professor
• Based in the Future Industries Institute at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Full-time, 3 year fixed term contract

About the Role

As a leading expert with an international reputation in research related to techno-economic analysis of clean energy technologies, the Professor will make a distinguished contribution to academic and industry-engaged research projects with the Future Industries Institute. The Professor will enhance the research profile of FII through the development of a program of high impact and collaborative research, supported by competitive research grant funding. Their areas of focus will include, but not be limited to, techno-economic and life cycle analysis related to emerging clean energy technologies. The appointee shall exemplify an outstanding level of performance and will continue to make major and innovative contributions to research which are recognised nationally and internationally.

About the Future Industries Institute

The University of South Australia’s Future Industries Institute (FII)? undertakes cross-disciplinary research related to 5 key industry sectors: Healthy Environments; High-Tech Manufacturing; Medical Technology; Smart Energy; and Sustainable Resources.? With state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, new technologies and approaches are being developed to support state and national economic growth. Working closely with industry partners and end-users ensures our researchers and students engage in real world experiences to create local, national and global impact.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain an exceptional contribution to the particular field of research, including substantial impact through the application of research outcomes and/or extremely high academic impact as evidenced by citation and publication in high impact journals
• Lead and conduct high quality independent and/or collaborative research that attains recognition at both national and international levels
• Lead high-performing inter-disciplinary research teams, and collaborate with researchers from other national and international universities and research entities
• Lead major national and international competitive funding initiatives.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A PhD qualification or equivalent industry experience in the relevant industry sector (two years minimum)
• Sustained levels of diversified research income
• Evidence of an ongoing and distinguished track record of high-quality publications which may include industry reports or contributions to policy
• Established significant and productive research collaborations with national and international partners
• Ability to supervise graduate research students at a PhD level

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee assistance and development programs
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees

Culture

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Start Your Unstoppable Career

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Ruth Haren, Team Leader: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6805.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 16 February 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.