Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Characterisation
Job Description
Full-Time, 12-month fixed term opportunity, Located on the Darlington Campus at the University of Sydney
Work in a highly collaborative, international, and interdisciplinary research team
Base Salary, Academic Level B offering a base salary of $127,436 - $151,328 p.a. + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Aerospace Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (AMME) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching Engineering Schools, with degree programs in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Aeronautical and Space Engineering. The school has a student body of over 1,000 students and has seen strong growth in demand for teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The school supports teaching and research activities across disciplines including aerospace, combustion, design, fluid mechanics, materials, mechanical, mechatronic and robotics engineering. To learn more about the School click here
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Characterisation to join a dynamic, externally funded research program. The successful candidate will work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-institutional team comprising HDR and Honours students and international partners, contributing to high-impact research and the University’s strategic research priorities. The role is based in the Australian Centre for Microscopy & Microanalysis.
This role offers a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, with a strong emphasis on developing innovative materials solutions for applications in the automotive, maritime, renewable energy, and aerospace sectors.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
work closely with HDR and Honours students, academic colleagues, and national and international research and industry partners
conduct high-quality research on advanced materials processed via powder bed fusion and solid-state additive manufacturing
apply advanced microscopy and microanalysis techniques to characterise multiscale structural and chemical features
establish processing–microstructure–property relationships to guide high-performance materials design
support metal powder fabrication, characterisation, and additive manufacturing process optimisation
contribute to research outputs, funding applications, and collaborative projects while supporting mentoring and a positive research culture.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
a PhD qualification or equivalent in materials science and engineering, metallurgical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline
demonstrated experience in independent research with a developing publication track record
strong expertise in metal additive manufacturing, particularly powder bed fusion, solid-state processing, or related techniques
a solid understanding of microstructure-property-processing relationships in advanced materials
hands-on experience with advanced microscopy and microanalysis techniques, including atom probe microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, focussed ion beam techniques, and electron backscattered diffraction, amongst others
experience in metal powder characterisation, processing, and optimisation of additive manufacturing workflows.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
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How to apply
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Applications Close
Sunday 21 June 2026 11:59 PM