Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer - School of Chemical Engineering Apply
locations: St Lucia Campus
time type: Full time
posted on: Posted Yesterday
job requisition id: R-44906
School of Chemical Engineering – Faculty of EAIT
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months
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 work with a large research team on an ARC Linkage Program on minerals processing with team members coming from both the industry and academia in different countries. You will also participate in supervising PhD students working with the team. We aim to produce high quality conference and journal papers to communicate our research outcomes and deliver high quality oral presentations and reports to industry sponsors and you will actively participate in this publication process.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research: Conduct laboratory experiments to identify problems, develop research questions, and find solutions, while maintaining and operating industry-standard equipment. Use advanced instruments or modelling tools to study interfacial phenomena and apply new technologies in resource processing plants. Publish research in top conferences and journals and deliver high-quality reports and presentations to industry sponsors. Participate in project review meetings and research seminars and contribute to securing external funding to expand research programs.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, supporting their development and ensuring effective guidance. Manage research support staff according to University policies throughout their employment, addressing conflicts and grievances promptly and professionally.
Citizenship and Service: Exhibit citizenship behaviours that reflect UQ values, demonstrating leadership through collaboration and active engagement in key initiatives. Support academic roles and unit operations during team absences, contribute to internal service roles, decision-making, and committees. Engage in external service activities and initiate partnerships with industry, government, professional organizations, and the broader community.
Teaching: Contribute to undergraduate or postgraduate teaching as needed, ensuring high-quality instruction as reflected in student surveys and outcomes. Continuously improve or innovate teaching methods in response to feedback.
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 the minerals processing.
Research or work experience in minerals processing.
Strong expertise in mineralogy, synchrotron analysis and DFT simulation.
Strong ability to conduct novel research with limited supervision.
Strong ability to generate high-impact research publications and oral presentations.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team consisting of research high degree students, research assistants, industry senior technical experts and project leaders.
Ability to supervise research high degree students.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, mandatory immunisations, etc.
Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Yongjun Peng via . For application queries, please contact 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.
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Applications close on Monday, 18 November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-44906).
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