Research Fellow – Hydrogen And Renewable Supply Chain

Research Fellow – Hydrogen and Renewable Supply Chain role with the Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) within Swinburne University

Full time and Fixed Term for 1 year position at our Hawthorn campus

Academic Level B and benefits with flexible working options

About the Role  
In this exciting role as a Research Fellow – Hydrogen and Renewable Supply Chain with the Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2), you will work with industry partners and the wider Swinburne research community to investigate the whole of supply chain implications involved in the implementation of hydrogen-based and renewable fuels across transport, manufacturing, and industrial applications. Particular attention will be paid to questions including heavy vehicle applications of hydrogen, total carbon footprint of various strategies, total cost of implementation and use, scalability and possible cost reductions that could be achieved via targeted R&D funding in the hydrogen and renewable energy sector. This role will also explore how hydrogen will interface with other renewable technologies with which they will be embedded.

For more information about the role, please see the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

About You 
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

Skills and knowledge in understanding, analysing and modelling of hydrogen related energy generation, conversion (processes such as electrical, mechanical, chemical etc) and transportation in a holistic approach.

Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including substantial experience using Python data science, mathematical modelling, and optimisation packages.

Strong professional network to support access to relevant information.

Intellectual ability to develop creative and breakthrough solutions for industry.

Passion for renewable energy and hydrogen technology trends and the ability to translate them into client solutions

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Advanced degree or PhD in engineering, energy, physics or business.

About Swinburne University of Technology  
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience

Every Swinburne graduate gets a job

Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution

Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.