Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Food Science and Technology) Building on its strengths as Australia's leading regional University, UniSQ's vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University's Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.
Centre for Future Materials
A world-leading research centre in advanced composite materials and applications providing advanced partnerships with industry towards innovation and growth.
Centre for Future Materials is known for pioneering research and development in engineered fibre composites, prioritising industry lead R&D in advanced composite manufacturing, civil composites, smart materials, and geopolymer & concrete. It operates a dedicated industry test service for more than 1000 clients across multiple sectors both nationally and internationally.
Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) is a $160 million initiative to boost growth and innovation in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. Part of the Federal Governments Trailblazer Program, FaBA leverages $50m of government investment with more than $110m from universities and industry. Partners work across four areas: the research programs Innovative Ingredients and Premium Food and Beverage Products, and the enabling programs Innovation Pathways and the FaBA Training Centre.
A national initiative, FaBA provides F&B manufacturers access to research teams, next generation industry professionals, state-of-the-art equipment and pilot facilities. FaBA is proudly hosted by The University of Queensland, in collaboration with participants QUT, UniSQ and UniQuest.
Who you are
We are seeking a Food Technologist, Chemist or Food/Chemical/Mechanical Engineer with experience in food analysis, rheology, production/processing to operate as a research scientist and provide specialist technical and subject matter expertise in support of high quality research outcomes at all stages of the research life-cycle. You will join a vibrant research team of other researchers, research students and industry partners.
What youll do
This role involves working in a research and development environment supporting both industry-led and translational research in Australias Food and Beverage Accelerator. In doing so, you will:
What will help you succeed
Your energy and initiative, combined with your ability to work independently and collaboratively with fellow researchers and external partners will be vital to your success. Additionally, you will have:
For further information about this role, please contact Ms Ursula Kennedy, Lecturer (Wine Science) via +61 7 4631 2221 or .
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.
Term : Full-time fixed-term appointment for 3 years (37.5 hrs/week)
Salary : Total remuneration range $128,506 to $151,889 pa (includes salary range of $108,581 to $128,339 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17% of salary and annual leave loading)
Closes : Monday, 8 July 2024 @ 10.30pm (AEST)
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.
To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to 'Who we're looking for' in the position description.
For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey , available on our website.
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