Women in FLEET Fellowships

Application deadline extended till 3 Dec 2021

The ARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies (FLEET) is seeking to appoint up to four outstanding early-career candidates as Research Fellows to perform research at relevant FLEET node/s as determined by the candidates’ expertise and research aspirations.

The appointment is for up to two years (at a full-time load), with part-time arrangements available. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the research experience and performance standards for academic Levels A.

Location	Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Wollongong, Sydney
Employment Type	Full-time or part-time
Duration	2 years
Classification	Academic A
Salary Package	Level A $91,291 - $97,995 per annum plus 17% superannuation

An important part of FLEET’s mission is to create and maintain an inclusive working environment that resolves conflicts between scientific research and personal circumstances or identity. In particular, FLEET offers women-specific mentoring programs and other career development initiatives for women scientists to create gender equity at the workplace and retain women scientists. FLEET supports family-friendly and flexible work arrangements, including part-time employment options, to focus on outputs rather than physical attendance.

FLEET seeks to increase the diversity across the Centre by increasing the representation of members from under-represented groups in Australian STEM. There are two types of postdoctoral fellowships available:

1. Women in FLEET Fellowship, two positions
2. Diversity in FLEET Fellowship, two positions

Depending on their eligibility, candidates may choose to be considered for either or both fellowships. The filling of these positions is intended to constitute a special measure and is aimed at increasing employment opportunities for under-represented groups in Australian STEM. These are special measures roles and only qualified candidates who are eligible will be considered.

• in VIC: under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act and section 7D of the Sexual Discrimination Act
• in NSW: under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
• in ACT: as defined in the relevant anti-discrimination laws: Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)
• in QLD: under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act (Cth) and s105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD)

eligibility

All applicants must be within 5 years of the conferral date of their PhD or equivalent research higher degree to apply. The eligibility period may be extended to take into account career interruptions.

Women in FLEET Fellowship: open to all women in STEM

Diversity in FLEET Fellowship: open to individuals from an under-represented in Australian STEM fields, or who have experienced uncommon hardship. Examples include, but are not limited to someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
• Has a disability or who cares for a person with a disability;
• Identifies as LGBTIQA+;
• Is from a regional / remote area;
• Is from a disadvantaged or low socio-economic background;
• Is from a refugee background; or
• Has experienced uncommon hardship, which could include, but are not limited to: experiences of domestic violence, health issues, etc….

research

Working closely with and under supervision of one or more FLEET Chief Investigators (CIs), the Fellow will perform outstanding and original, experimental or theoretical research, aligned with one or more of the FLEET research themes:

• Topological materials, CIs in this theme are Alex Hamilton, Dimi Culcer, Jan Seidel, Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh, Nagy Valanoor, Oleg Sushkov and Oleh Klochan at UNSW; Jared Cole and Lan Wang at RMIT, Agustin Schiffrin, Julie Karel, Michael Fuhrer and Nikhil Medhekar at Monash, and Xiaolin Wang at UOW.
• Excitonic superfluids, including indirect excitons and exciton-polariton condensates. CIs in this theme are Elena Ostrovskaya at ANU, Alex Hamilton at UNSW; Michael Fuhrer and Meera Parish at Monash, Matt Davis at UQ, and Jeff Davis at Swinburne.
• Light-transformed materials, including ultracold atoms and ultrafast optically controlled 2D materials. CIs in this theme are Kris Helmerson, Agustin Schiffrin, Meera Parish and Michael Fuhrer at Monash; Jeff Davis and Chris Vale at Swinburne; Matt Davis at UQ and Oleg Sushkov at UNSW.
• Synthesis and nanofabrication of atomically thin materials and heterostructures to support the above research themes. CIs in this theme are Xiaolin Wang at UOW, Kourosh Kalantar-zadeh, Alex Hamilton, Oleh Klochan, Nagy Valanoor and Jan Seidel at UNSW; Lan Wang at RMIT; Julie Karel, Michael Fuhrer at Monash.

Candidates are welcome to contact FLEET investigators to discuss their specific projects.

What we are looking for:

• A PhD degree in physics, materials science or related field
• Demonstrated potential to engage in research relevant to the strategic needs of the area
• Developing or established track record of independent, original research evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations
• A track record of developing and maintaining collaborations within and across research institutions
• Willingness to participate in FLEET outreach activities.

application information

In order to apply for this Fellowship, candidates are required to:

1. Declare that they are eligible;
2. Select the research area/s and FLEET chief investigators they wish to work with and provide a justification for their choice;
3. Provide a personal statement and professional goals;
4. Provide a statement addressing the selection criteria; and
5. Provide a current CV, including the names of three referees.

Assessments will be based on:

• Candidate’s research track record and suitability for the proposed research team;
• The potential to conduct excellent research; and
• The potential impact of the fellowship on the candidate’s capacity for long-term STEM contributions, career development and contributing to the equity and diversity in STEM.

For more information, please contact Dr Tich-Lam Nguyen, FLEET Chief Operating Officer at: tich-lam.nguyen@monash.edu.

All candidates must submit an initial expression of interest form below by midnight AEDT 3 Dec 2021.