We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the 
Centre for Innovative Energy Technologies (CINET) at the University of Newcastle 
(Australia). CINET currently has a $48 million portfolio of R&D projects related 
to clean energy technologies and recycling with flagship projects on green 
hydrogen and ammonia production, ammonia reforming, point source CO2 capture, 
direct air capture and sustainable aviation fuels production. We are looking to 
fill the role of a CFD modeler by a suitably qualified and experienced CFD 
specialist.

Key Responsibilities:
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• Actively participate in CINET projects and its related collaborative research 
and deliver research outputs that are in line with the project scopes, 
timelines, and budgets.
• Provide CFD modelling and/or simulations support to CINET projects.
• Develop user defined subroutines and numerical methods for high-fidelity 
computations.
• Develop a research code infrastructure for testing methods and models.
• Analyse simulation data.
• Develop links with industry and government to facilitate knowledge exchange 
and translation. 
• Contribute to the establishment of a record of outputs/creative works in high 
quality refereed journals/outlets consistent with the CFD discipline.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, providing guidance and support in 
their research.
• Work effectively in the team or other type of work organization concerned; and 
• Do the job without undue risk to own or others health, safety, and welfare at 
work. 

Essential Criteria:
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• A PhD degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, materials 
engineering, mechanical engineering (thermo-fluid), or related disciplines.
• Strong background in CFD modelling of reacting and non-reacting systems using 
software packages such as FLUENT and/or CFX.
• Experience in developing user defined subroutines and/or CFD codes from 
scratch for computational simulations. 
• Experience in working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience in project management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the demonstrated 
ability to write technical reports. 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including the capacity to build 
relationships by demonstrating clear communication and mutual respect with both 
industry and academic stakeholders. 
• Ability to efficiently perform in allocated internal roles, sharing service 
responsibilities, contributing to outcomes of the project, and developing 
external collaborations. 

Desirable Criteria:
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• Experience in combined CFD and DEM (Discrete Element modelling) simulations.
• Strong background in high-speed combustion, detonation waves, and fluid 
dynamics.
• Expertise in high-fidelity numerical methods and sub grid-scale modelling 
techniques.
• Experience in supervising undergraduate and PhD research projects. 
• Experience in applying for competitive research grants.

Remuneration:
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Academic Level B, AU$112,717 to AU$133,853 per annum (depending on track record 
and experience)