Job Description

Full-time, Fixed-Term position at Academic Level A.
Penrith (Kingswood) campus with flexible working arrangements.
Salary: $97,153 – $117,376 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Contribute to applied research advancing recycled concrete and cement decarbonisation.

The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to an Australian Research Council funded research project focused on sustainable construction and decarbonisation. The role sits within the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment and supports research addressing recycled concrete technologies and low-carbon cement solutions.

Based at the Penrith campus, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary project team to deliver high-quality research outcomes aligned to project objectives and timelines. Your work will support industry and government engagement and contribute to practical, evidence-based solutions for the construction sector.

The role involves contributing across the full research lifecycle, including research design, data analysis, publication, grant development and student supervision. This is an outcomes-driven position, with performance assessed against agreed research deliverables and milestones.

What Success Looks Like:

Deliver high-quality research outcomes aligned to project milestones and objectives.
Publish peer-reviewed research in high-quality journals and scholarly outlets.
Contribute to competitive research grant applications and funding activities.
Maintain effective collaboration with academic, industry and government partners.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

Demonstrated research and publication track record in sustainable construction or related fields.
Experience in experimental design and qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Ability to conduct independent research and contribute effectively within a team environment.
Capability to engage with industry, government and professional stakeholders.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state through salary-packaging options.
Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Vivian Tam via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF863S.
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 30 April 2026.
Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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