Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Biodegradable Packaging Full‑time, fixed‑term up to 12 months. Position at the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, Faculty of EAIT.

Academic

LevelA (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) or LevelB (Research Fellow).

Employment

Details - Salary: LevelA $85,372.89–$113,659.72, LevelB $119,462.94–$141,545.09

- Location: StLucia Campus, Brisbane
- Visa sponsorship not available About This Chance This role focuses on developing biodegradable polymers and sustainable packaging solutions within the Solving Plastic Waste Cooperative Research Centre.

Responsibilities Academic LevelA - Produce high‑quality research outputs, contribute to competitive funding applications, and collaborate on multidisciplinary projects.

- Develop an emerging research profile and support translation and commercialization of research.
- Supervise and develop Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, mentor, and provide feedback.
- Manage research staff, foster a positive team culture, and resolve workplace issues.
- Demonstrate leadership through collaboration, active participation, and support of UQ values.
- Contribute to academic and administrative activities, and build partnerships with industry, government, and community.

Academic

LevelB - Lead research programs, take a leading role in publications and secure and manage research funding.

- Supervise HDR students, facilitate engagement and development, and assume greater staff management and leadership roles.




- Manage service and administrative responsibilities, actively build external partnerships, and engage with industry.
- Show leadership of self and others, mentor, and strengthen external engagement activities.

Qualifications Academic LevelA - Completion of a PhD in Engineering with experience in Materials Engineering.

- Experience in industry‑engaged research and delivering research outcomes from concept to industrial implementation.
- Reputational publications in refereed journals and conferences.
- Successful securing and management of external research funding.
- Record of supervising Honours and research Higher Degree students.
- Experience in internal service roles and active external contributions.

Academic

LevelB - Growing research profile and strong publication record in refereed journals and conferences.

- Evidence of successful research funding acquisition and management.
- Experience in supervising HDR students and performing internal service roles with external engagement.

Benefits - Competitive salary and 17% superannuation.

- 26 weeks paid parental leave.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Flexible working arrangements and access to world‑class facilities.

Application Deadline

Applications close on Monday, 3August2026 at 11:00pm AEST. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion UQ encourages applications from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate potential.

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