• Deliver industry‑focused innovation, high‑impact research outcomes within FutureLab.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 5 years.
• Base salary range: Level B, $118,150– $139,812p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

FutureLab is a partnership between Woodside Energy and UWA designed to co-create solutions that protect the integrity and safety of Woodside’s assets, enhance decommissioning outcomes, advance additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping of new technologies, and develop lower-carbon innovations that position Woodside to thrive through the energy transition.

FutureLab has an established and dedicated team of research academics providing support to Woodside across multiple engineering disciplines. A key component of this research involves additive manufacturing. Research in the School also spans a wide range of engineering disciplines, with groups often comprising multi- and transdisciplinary researchers who work with industry to produce outcomes with impact.

The TechWorks Laboratory is a dedicated facility based in the School of Engineering (Crawely Campus) to conduct prototyping research and explore advances in additive manufacturing technology. 

About the opportunity

• Lead and support innovative FutureLab research through metal 3D printing, materials characterisation, prototype development, and high‑quality research outputs aligned with university and industry goals.
• Manage and advance metal additive manufacturing operations, including equipment oversight, job coordination, user training, and long‑term strategy development.
• Supervise and support students and research staff, foster collaboration between academia and industry, and contribute to funding proposals, publications, and professional activities.

About you

• PhD or an equivalent in relevant field (e.g. materials engineering, physical metallurgy, corrosion).
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing of metals, especially with respect to powder bed fusion.
• Extensive operational knowledge and hands-on experience of laser powder bed fusion systems.
• Good understanding to the materials science of metals including microstructural and mechanical property characterisation.
• Proven track record of engagement with research and delivery of high quality research outputs.
• Experience in supervising and working with honours, postgraduate research projects and/or the co-supervision of PhD students.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

Position description:  PD [Research Fellow - Metal 3D Printing Technician] [522427].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Tim Sercombe at tim.sercombe@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

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.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 8 February 2026

This position is only open to Current UWA staff.

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.

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