Research Assistant in Air Pollution Control

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Overview: Full-time, Fixed Term for 12 months (Research) Salary Academic Level A ($ 80,755 - $ 102,047 p.a .) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and the potential to work across other RMIT campuses as required Make a real impact on Melbourne’s air quality Join RMIT’s School of Engineering and contribute to a high-impact, government-funded research project improving air quality in Melbourne’s west. As a Research Assistant, you will play a key role in designing and delivering innovative, nature-based solutions to reduce pollution from transport and landfill emissions. This is an exciting opportunity to apply cutting-edge environmental engineering approaches in real-world settings, working at the intersection of research, community, and industry to create tangible public health and sustainability outcomes. About the Role: You will contribute to the Air Quality Improvement Precincts project (DEECA-funded) by supporting the design, deployment, and evaluation of dynamic, nature-based air pollution control solutions. Your work will include: Field-based air quality monitoring using low-cost sensors Environmental data collection, analys...