About This Opportunity We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an ARC Linkage Project focused on advancing geomechanical modelling for underground CO₂ and H₂ storage. In this role, you will develop multiscale geomechanical and/or geodynamic tools and workflows to assess underground gas geo-storage at basin and field scales, with applications in both data-rich and data-poor settings. Key research areas include stress prediction, reservoir deformation, fault reactivation, and the interaction between injected fluids, and rock properties. This project offers strong industry collaboration and international engagement and is expected to commence in October 2025. Key responsibilities will include: Research: Conduct high-quality research and publish in reputable outlets; contribute to competitive grant applications and collaborative research projects; support knowledge transfer, including commercialisation, and develop an emerging research profile. Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Honours and HDR students effectively; support researcher development through feedback and coaching; manage research staff and resolve conflicts in line with University policies. Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate UQ values through collaboration and participation; contribute to internal operations and committees; begin building external partnerships with industry, government, and the broader community. 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 geomechanics, energy engineering, geophysics, and/or geodynamics. An established record of scientific achievements in geomechanics and geomechanical numerical modelling, including publications in international peer reviewed journals related to geomechanics of geo-storage. Demonstrated knowledge and outstanding interdisciplinary research skills related to shallow crustal deformation and geomechanics. Fluency in written and spoken English, and excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to author technical and/or scientific writing and present work in conference and review meetings. Interpersonal skills and ability to work as both an independent researcher and as a member of a diverse research team, collaborating toward goals, solving problems, and developing scientific ideas. Strong potential to secure nationally competitive grants for research initiatives. DesirableExperience in the interpretation and modelling of subsurface geomechanical and geophysical datasets. Experience in the numerical modelling of stress and pore pressure to investigate shallow crustal deformation processes. Experience of or familiarity with experimental rock mechanics and/or gas-water-rock interactions Knowledge of the hydraulic properties of fault and fracture systems in relation to subsurface CO2 storage. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check. 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 Dr Mojtaba Rajabi (m.rajabi@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're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. 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 don’t 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 24 August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-53774). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the last week of August 2025. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an ARC Linkage Project focused on advancing geomechanical modelling for underground CO₂ and H₂ storage.
In this role, you will develop multiscale geomechanical and/or geodynamic tools and workflows to assess underground gas geo-storage at basin and field scales, with applications in both data-rich and data-poor settings. Key research areas include stress prediction, reservoir deformation, fault reactivation, and the interaction between injected fluids, and rock properties.
This project offers strong industry collaboration and international engagement and is expected to commence in October 2025.

Key responsibilities will include:

Research: Conduct high-quality research and publish in reputable outlets; contribute to competitive grant applications and collaborative research projects; support knowledge transfer, including commercialisation, and develop an emerging research profile.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Honours and HDR students effectively; support researcher development through feedback and coaching; manage research staff and resolve conflicts in line with University policies.
Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate UQ values through collaboration and participation; contribute to internal operations and committees; begin building external partnerships with industry, government, and the broader community.
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 geomechanics, energy engineering, geophysics, and/or geodynamics.
An established record of scientific achievements in geomechanics and geomechanical numerical modelling, including publications in international peer reviewed journals related to geomechanics of geo-storage.
Demonstrated knowledge and outstanding interdisciplinary research skills related to shallow crustal deformation and geomechanics.
Fluency in written and spoken English, and excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to author technical and/or scientific writing and present work in conference and review meetings.
Interpersonal skills and ability to work as both an independent researcher and as a member of a diverse research team, collaborating toward goals, solving problems, and developing scientific ideas.
Strong potential to secure nationally competitive grants for research initiatives.
DesirableExperience in the interpretation and modelling of subsurface geomechanical and geophysical datasets.
Experience in the numerical modelling of stress and pore pressure to investigate shallow crustal deformation processes.
Experience of or familiarity with experimental rock mechanics and/or gas-water-rock interactions
Knowledge of the hydraulic properties of fault and fracture systems in relation to subsurface CO2 storage.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check.
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 Dr Mojtaba Rajabi (m.rajabi@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're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. 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 don’t 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 24 August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-53774). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the last week of August 2025.

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

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