CASUAL - Research Assistant/Associate

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Job Description - CASUAL - Research Assistant/Associate ()

Job Description

CASUAL - Research Assistant/Associate

Department of Chemistry

Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical

Typical/Contracted Hours : 35

Ongoing

The University

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The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

Responsibilities

Research Assistant/Associate

Casual Grade 6

Under instruction and following appropriate training:

• Undertake research in solid-state chemistry and chemical engineering.


• Develop web-based software tool for the computation of solvent activities in solvent mixtures.


• Provide ready access to all computational data and computer code to supervisor.


• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations.


• Manage and respond to project related email.


• Attend project meetings, seminars and other meetings as necessary.

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on