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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><h1><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:14.0pt'>Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Polymer Chemistry<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Job No.:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>495515<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Area:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Aust Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Salary (FTE):<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Academic Research Level A1 ($58,763.47 - $79,708.50)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Work type:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Full Time - Fixed Term<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Location:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>St Lucia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-AU>The Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) is an integrated multi-disciplinary research institute bringing together the skills of world-class researchers in the areas of bioengineering and nanotechnology. It is home to 19 research groups working at the interface of the biological, chemical and physical science to alleviate current problems in human health and environmental issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-AU>This position will be within the field of research into advanced polymeric materials for microelectronics, and is supported by an ARC Linkage Project Grant (Whittaker, Blakey, Trefonas and Thackeray). The industry partner on the Linkage Project is the Dow Chemical Company.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span lang=EN-AU>The role<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span lang=EN-AU>The position will develop a strong and productive research program in the synthesis and evaluation of advanced polymeric materials that will be designed to solve manufacturing and processing challenges that occur in modern nanofabrication platforms, such as 193 nm and extreme ultraviolet lithography. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-AU>Duties include: Synthesis and characterization of well defined block copolymers; Development of a detailed understanding of how the structure of the block copolymers influences their physical properties and in turn how their physical properties dictate their behaviour at interfaces, for example, how they behave during self assembly in patterned templates; Use advanced methods for polymer characterization and thin film metrology to help achieve these goals; Liaising with the project manager, other team members, and collaborators to work towards the common objectives of the project and to prepare reports of experimental findings, write publications and present seminars. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span lang=EN-AU>The person<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span lang=EN-AU>Applicants should possess a PhD in polymer physical / synthetic chemistry. Experience in preparation of complex polymeric structures using modern synthetic methods and detailed knowledge and experience with detailed characterization of polymers is essential. Experience in high-resolution characterisation of polymer morphologies and an interest in technology commercialization and product development is desirable. You should also have good writing and presentation skills, and the capacity to work within a multidisciplinary research team. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span lang=EN-AU>Remuneration<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span lang=EN-AU>This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for one (1) year at Research Academic Level A with the possibility of extension of up to one (1) year. The remuneration package will be in the range $ 58,763 - $ 79,708 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17%, total package will be in the range $68,752 - $93,258 p.a.. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span lang=EN-AU>Enquiries<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span lang=EN-AU>To discuss this role please contact Andrew Whittaker at <a href="mailto:a.whittaker@uq.edu.au">a.whittaker@uq.edu.au</a>, or Idriss Blakey at <a href="mailto:i.blakey@uq.edu.au">i.blakey@uq.edu.au</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-AU>To submit an application for this role, use the <b>Apply</b> button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-AU>For information on completing the application process <a href="http://www.uq.edu.au/uqjobs/index.html?page=149386&pid=149313">click here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Position description:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-AU><img border=0 width=18 height=16 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.gif@01CF0F6C.5AAA0450" alt="Download File"> <a href="http://uqjobs.uq.edu.au/DownloadPositionDescription.aspx?sData=eYorpNXKq7mWj2u7B%2BcqizkPVA5KvDy%2F">Position description</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Application closing date:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>6 Feb 2014 11:55pm E. Australia Standard Time<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU><a href="http://uqjobs.uq.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=495515&lWorkTypeID=&lLocationID=&sJobNo=polymer&lCategoryID=&lBrandID=&sKeywords=polymer&stp=AW&sLanguage=en">http://uqjobs.uq.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=495515&lWorkTypeID=&lLocationID=&sJobNo=polymer&lCategoryID=&lBrandID=&sKeywords=polymer&stp=AW&sLanguage=en</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Prof. Andrew Whittaker, FRACI (<a href="http://www.uq.edu.au/polymer-chemistry/">www.uq.edu.au/polymer-chemistry/</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>ARC Australian Professorial Fellow<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Group Leader, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>(<a href="http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au">www.aibn.uq.edu.au</a>>)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Group Leader, Centre for Advanced Imaging (<a href="http://www.cai.uq.edu.au">www.cai.uq.edu.au</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Affiliated Professor, School of Chemistry and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Molecular Biosciences (<a href="http://www.scmb.uq.edu.au">www.scmb.uq.edu.au</a>) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Honorary Senior Scientist, Queensland Eye Institute (<a href="http://www.qei.org.au">www.qei.org.au</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Mailing address:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Corner College and Cooper Road (Building 75), <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>The University of Queensland,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>QLD 4072, Australia.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>CRICOS Provider No. 00025B<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Sec + 61 7 3365 4100<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Off + 61 7 3346 3885<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Fax + 61 7 3346 3973<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Email <a href="mailto:a.whittaker@uq.edu.au">a.whittaker@uq.edu.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>URL <a href="http://www.uq.edu.au/polymer-chemistry/">http://www.uq.edu.au/polymer-chemistry/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>