Purpose of the job
The B-Level Research Fellow position is expected to make contributions to the research efforts of the University and carry out activities to maintain and develop his or her scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or center.

The purpose of this position is to fulfill the research tasks set by the Department of Civil Engineering in the focus area of ​​Structures and Materials. The Research Fellow is expected to conduct original research under the direction and supervision of the supervisor and/or principal investigator of the project, within the sub-field of Cement and Concrete Engineering. In particular, the research fellow is expected to lead the development and activation of next-generation magnesium-based binders specifically designed for carbon capture and storage (CCS) applications in cement engineering, with a focus on scaling up from laboratory synthesis to pilot-scale validation. The successful applicant will also be tasked with building a track record of publishing and participating in collaborative efforts with other academic institutions, as well as government, industry and/or civil society, with the aim of maximizing the impact of their research endeavours.
Reporting Line: The position reports to the principal investigator of the project.

Key responsibilities
1. Implement a targeted research program under the guidance and supervision of the project’s principal investigator and/or topic leader.
2. Contribute significantly to the publication of scientific papers of the highest quality in the first quarter journals and the best 10% in the field of research.
3. Assist, when necessary, in formulating and promoting research proposals and progress reports for research funding.
4. Mentor and provide support, as directed, to graduate research students and terminal undergraduate students affiliated with the department.
5. Actively participate in broader research and scientific initiatives within the department.
6. Assume responsibility, as requested, for providing daily advice and support to graduate research students affiliated with the department.
7. Engage in collaborations with other universities and with government, industry and/or civil society to enhance research impact and research excellence.
8. Support the teaching, research and/or administration of the department through, for example, participation in committees etc
9. Providing support in the administration and administration of the Monash Climate Resilience Research Center (M-CRInfra).
10. Occasional contributions to teaching in the field of structures and materials.

Main selection criteria
1. Doctoral (PhD) qualification or equivalent qualification, with a record of demonstrable scholarly and professional achievements in civil/materials/chemical engineering. Candidates who are close to completing their doctoral studies are encouraged to apply, but are expected to receive their doctoral degree by January 31, 2026.
2. Proven experience and proven track record of excellence, supported by evidence, in the field of cement engineering.
3. Ability to conduct high-quality research in the area of ​​specialization, including a record of high-quality publications.
4. Commitment and ability to conduct independent research and professional work, and attract research and industry funding.
5. The ability to generate new ideas and connections, and build on existing ideas to generate unique concepts and solutions.
6. Demonstrated ability or initiative to produce excellent research and supervise undergraduate/honors students.
7. Demonstrate the ability or initiative to work with partners in universities, government, and/or civil society.
8. Willingness and ability to contribute to group activities, collaboration, and teamwork related to research.