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The Opportunity
Taking inspiration from living cell membranes we understand that they are fast, efficient and perform selective separations of ions and molecules at a rate of 108 atoms per second. The accuracy and selectivity originates in the architecture of the pore. The scientific challenge identified for the Postdoctoral fellow is to produce membranes that harness these synthetic channel structures for fast, efficient, selective atomic and molecular transport for the separation of ions of the same valence from water; in particular seawater, brines, produced water and waste streams. The Postdoctoral Fellow will research and fabricate new approaches to produce next generation ion selective water filtration membranes.
The project will include producing porous materials with various pore architectures, fabricating membranes from these materials, developing characterisation and performance process and working towards scale-up and a prototype systems. Our team has demonstrated proof of concept success in materials and membrane science approaches to this challenge, and we are working to scale the materials and processes to higher technology readiness level with a consortium of industry collaborators. This opportunity will suit a researcher who enjoys collaborative team work and who has a passion for fundamental and applied science and engineering approaches that scale.
Your duties will include
Location: Melbourne (Clayton), Victoria
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years or three years or part time equivalent
Salary: AU$82K – AU$93K + up to 15.4% superannuation
Reference: 60272
To be successful you will need
For more information please view the Position Description.
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Flexible Working Arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance
About CSIRO
At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment.
Apply Online
To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
Applications Close
Wednesday, 20th March, 2019.