Under the direction of senior research scientists and engineers, the Boron Molecular Polymer Chemists:
- Design, develop and undertake polymer chemistry experiments focused on customer end-use applications.
- In collaboration within a team of research partners, and the Boron Molecular Engineering Team, contribute to the design and development of a pilot scale manufacturing facilities for the production of novel polymers.
- Carry out innovative research of strategic importance to Boron Molecular that will, where possible, lead to novel and important manufacturing outcomes.
- Recognise and exploit opportunities for innovation and the generation of new theoretical perspectives, and progress opportunities for the further development or creation of new lines of research.
- Utilise design thinking methodology to plan and prepare research proposals, and apply non-academic impact methodology to research projects.
- Carry out research investigations requiring originality, creativity and innovation.
- Record, manage, and analyse data/information using relevant domain data science techniques.
- Other duties as directed.
Requirements
Applications are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Australian temporary residents currently residing in Australia (visa sponsorship may be provided to eligible candidates).
Essential:
- A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as Polymer Chemistry, or Polymer Science.
- Several years of hands-on experience in synthetic chemistry, including a variety of laboratory techniques.
- High level written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent the research team effectively internally and externally, including the presentation of research outcomes at national and international conferences.
- A sound history of publication in peer reviewed journals and/or authorship of scientific papers, reports, grant applications or patents.
- A record of science innovation and creativity, including the ability amp; willingness to incorporate novel ideas and approaches into scientific investigations.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, potentially regionally dispersed research team, plus the motivation and discipline to carry out autonomous research.
- Problem-solving skills, critical analysis, a can-do attitude, and attention to detail.
Desirable:
- Experience in multiple polymer chemistry techniques.
- Experience in continuous flow processing/flow chemistry.
- Strong experience in experimental design, development of experimental equipment and analysis and interpretation of experimental results.
- Experience in scaling-up chemical reactions.
Benefits
Boron Molecular is an Australian specialty chemical and polymer manufacturer, based in Melbourne. We have successfully commercialised multiple Australian innovations and are active in a number of industry-led research initiatives to increase Australian advanced manufacturing capability. Boron Molecular’s core business is the synthesis and production of multi-kilo quantities of fine chemical building blocks for export to the global pharmaceutical and material science industries. We have significant experience in undertaking technology transfer projects with companies from within Australia and across the globe. We are also currently active in a range of projects to build sovereign resilience into Australian chemical supply chains.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 30th APRIL