Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer in Electrochemical Engineering

Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer in Electrochemical Engineering Apply Locations: St Lucia CampusTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 21 Days AgoJob requisition id: R-47532 School of Chemical Engineering – Faculty of EAIT Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A) Based at our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer to apply and develop your skills in electrochemical engineering through the design, testing and performance evaluation of protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFC) electrodes. This position is a two-year appointment in the UQ School of Chemical Engineering funded by the Australian Research Council. This opportunity will help you to develop your expertise and build your research profile as part of a multidisciplinary project team. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to service and engagement in the School of Chemical Engineering. Opportunities to develop your teaching skills may also be available during the term of the appointment. Key Responsibilities Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions. Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits. Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values. This is a research-focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development. The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. About You Completion or near completion of a PhD in chemical engineering, electrochemistry, or closely related discipline. Experience in laboratory research experiments with PCFC electrode design and evaluation. Strong ability to conduct novel research with limited supervision. An emerging profile in research in electrochemistry, PCFC utilisation, or green energy-related discipline. Evidence of publications in Q1 refereed journals and presenting at conferences. Evidence of successful participation in collaborations, including international and/or industry collaborations. Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities. Desirable - some knowledge in data-driven materials design or machine learning. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc. Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor John Zhu via For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Resume Cover letter Responses to the ‘About You’ section Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to for accessibility support or adjustments. Applications close on Friday, 7 March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-47532). #J-18808-Ljbffr