Research Fellow (Geotechnical)

Organisation / Company UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country Australia Application Deadline 24 Jul 2025 - 00 : 00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 3 years.
• Base salary range : Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Work in the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS), within the School of Earth and Oceans (SEO). COFS, established in 1997 as an ARC Special Research Centre, is a world-leading research centre in offshore geotechnics, at the forefront of research in offshore renewables. The SEO is home to a critical mass of researchers spanning ocean engineering, oceanography and marine science. In addition to COFS, the SEO hosts the Wave Energy Research Centre, the ARC Research Hub for Transforming energy Infrastructure through Digital Engineering and Woodside’s FutureLab collaboration network. SEO researchers conduct world-leading research to provide ocean solutions in relation to the marine environment and resources, engineering and technology.

About the opportunity

About you

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria .

Closing date : 11 : 55 PM AWST on Thursday, 24 July 2025

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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