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Senior Scientist (MFP), SRTT-FEAT
Senior Scientist (MFP), SRTT-FEATAgency for Science, Technology and Research • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
Senior Scientist (MFP), SRTT-FEAT

Senior Scientist (MFP), SRTT-FEAT

Agency for Science, Technology and Research • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
14 hours ago
Job description

Agency for Science, Technology and Research – Queenstown

We are looking for candidates to join the fusion‑energy effort in the newly formed Future Energy Acceleration & Translation (FEAT) Programme, A

  • STAR. FEAT’s Advanced Ceramic Composite & Coatings team focuses primarily on advanced materials development. The new hires will be expected to contribute to and potentially lead research in materials synthesis and irradiation testing & analysis. While the new hires will begin by working on existing projects, participation in grant calls as a principal investigator will be highly encouraged.

The key scope of job includes :

  • Develop and evaluate advanced materials for energy applications, including fusion, fission, hydrogen technologies, or other extreme environment.
  • Conduct research on materials development for harsh and extreme environments to improve performance and reliability in energy applications.
  • Assist project and group leaders in preparing research proposals and achieving OKR (Objectives and Key Results).
  • Publish high-quality scientific papers and contribute to intellectual property development.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on energy‑related projects.

    • Job Requirements :

  • PhD in Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
  • Strong publication record and / or relevant research experience.
  • Proven expertise in materials development for energy‑related research such as fusion, fission, hydrogen, or other advanced energy systems.
  • Experience with materials characterization techniques and performance evaluation in extreme environments.
  • Solid understanding of physics of materials, material degradation mechanisms, and structural integrity analysis.
  • Ability to work independently with a proactive and results‑oriented mindset.
  • Strong problem‑solving abilities and effective teamwork skills.
  • Min 5 yearsof experienceon materials synthesis and irradiation testing & analysis

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