Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemical Engineering (University of Queensland)

Employment Type: Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to 1 March 2028 Salary: Academic Level A base salary will be in the range $82,057.75 - $109,246.18 + 17% Superannuation, or Academic Level B base salary will be in the range $114,824.05 - $136,048.73 + 17% Superannuation Visa: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Location: Based at our St Lucia Campus – Brisbane About This Opportunity The St Baker Fellowship is supported through a philanthropic gift from the Trevor and Judith St Baker Family Foundation. This exciting Fellowship opportunity is offered at an Academic Level A or B, integrated into the Dow Centre’s decarbonisation program, and will focus on advancing innovative strategies across diverse sectors. Key Responsibilities Research Drive interdisciplinary TEA/LCA research in decarbonisation at UQ, producing high-quality outputs, securing competitive funding, and collaborating on joint projects, while translating research into decision-support tools, policy and design insights, and commercial outcomes. Supervision and Researcher Development Effectively supervise Honours and HDR students by supporting researcher development and performance, and, where appropriate, manage research staff and resolve issues in line with University policies. Citizenship and Service Demonstrate UQ values through collaboration, support for colleagues, and participation in internal service and committees, while contributing to external service and building partnerships with industry, government, and the community. Teaching Participate in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching as required, delivering high-quality teaching evidenced by student outcomes and surveys, and improving or innovating in response to feedback where appropriate. In Addition to the Above, Level B Will: Develop an independent and/or team-based research program with national recognition and impact, actively seek, obtain, and manage competitive research funding as a chief investigator, demonstrate effective supervision of Honours and HDR students, and facilitate engagement opportunities for HDR supervisees. 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, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. About You PhD in a field directly related to decarbonisation technologies or systems. Strong expertise in TEA and LCA, with experience applying these methods to real-world systems and technologies. Familiarity with software tools such as SimaPro, OpenLCA, Aspen Plus, MATLAB/Python, and data visualisation platforms. Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences. Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences. Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding. Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities, stakeholder engagement and collaborative research. In Addition to the Above, Level B Will Have: A growing profile in research in decarbonisation technologies or systems. A developing reputation and track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences. Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding. A growing record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion. Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities. Appointment Conditions Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. Work Rights You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Xiwang Zhang via xiwang.zhang@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume Cover letter Responses to the ‘About You’ section Our strength 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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. 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. Applications close: Tuesday, 3 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST Job reference: R-59568 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Employment Type: Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to 1 March 2028

Salary:

Academic Level A base salary will be in the range $82,057.75 - $109,246.18 + 17% Superannuation, or
Academic Level B base salary will be in the range $114,824.05 - $136,048.73 + 17% Superannuation

Visa: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Location: Based at our St Lucia Campus – Brisbane

About This Opportunity

The St Baker Fellowship is supported through a philanthropic gift from the Trevor and Judith St Baker Family Foundation. This exciting Fellowship opportunity is offered at an Academic Level A or B, integrated into the Dow Centre’s decarbonisation program, and will focus on advancing innovative strategies across diverse sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Research

Drive interdisciplinary TEA/LCA research in decarbonisation at UQ, producing high-quality outputs, securing competitive funding, and collaborating on joint projects, while translating research into decision-support tools, policy and design insights, and commercial outcomes.

Supervision and Researcher Development

Effectively supervise Honours and HDR students by supporting researcher development and performance, and, where appropriate, manage research staff and resolve issues in line with University policies.

Citizenship and Service

Demonstrate UQ values through collaboration, support for colleagues, and participation in internal service and committees, while contributing to external service and building partnerships with industry, government, and the community.

Teaching

Participate in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching as required, delivering high-quality teaching evidenced by student outcomes and surveys, and improving or innovating in response to feedback where appropriate.

In Addition to the Above, Level B Will:

Develop an independent and/or team-based research program with national recognition and impact, actively seek, obtain, and manage competitive research funding as a chief investigator, demonstrate effective supervision of Honours and HDR students, and facilitate engagement opportunities for HDR supervisees.

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, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

PhD in a field directly related to decarbonisation technologies or systems.
Strong expertise in TEA and LCA, with experience applying these methods to real-world systems and technologies.
Familiarity with software tools such as SimaPro, OpenLCA, Aspen Plus, MATLAB/Python, and data visualisation platforms.
Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities, stakeholder engagement and collaborative research.

In Addition to the Above, Level B Will Have:

A growing profile in research in decarbonisation technologies or systems.
A developing reputation and track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
A growing record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.

Appointment Conditions

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Work Rights

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Xiwang Zhang via xiwang.zhang@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

Resume
Cover letter
Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Our strength 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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

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.

Applications close: Tuesday, 3 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST
Job reference: R-59568

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

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