- Total remuneration range $137,920 to $163,017 pa
- Full-time fixed-term appointment until 30 September 2027
- Toowoomba campus

- Full-time fixed-term appointment until 30 September 2027
- Total remuneration range $137,920 to $163,017 pa
- Campus location: Toowoomba
- To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

School of Science, Engineering and Digital Technologies

Uniting expertise in engineering, computing, science, surveying, and agricultural technologies to deliver globally recognised programs and impactful research.

Join UniSQ’s Hypersonics and Rocketry Group and contribute to innovative research in experimental high-speed flows. Working within the Institute for Space, Defence and Advanced Technologies, you will collaborate across research and industry projects that support advances in hypersonics, propulsion, space componentry and experimental test capability.

Who you are

You are an emerging researcher with a developing profile in experimental fluid dynamics and a passion for turning complex technical challenges into meaningful research outcomes. You work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders and build constructive relationships with research, funding and industry partners.

What you'll do

You will work across multiple projects that fall under the theme of experimental fluid dynamics.

The first related to abrasive media blasting. For this you will plan and deliver experimental campaigns to experimentally and analytically characterize multi-phase flows (humid air, liquid droplet, particles) relevant to the abrasive media blasting industry. This includes investigations on how the multi-phase flow is accelerated through nozzles to reach super-sonic flows, how the abrasive particles are dispersed within the jet, and how the jet interacts with the workpiece. You will establish diagnostic systems involving pressure, temperature and force measurement, schlieren imaging and high-speed video, then analyse and report the results.

You will also contribute to the enhancement of hypersonic test facilities (including the TUSQ hypersonic wind tunnel), and construction of new propulsion system test infrastructure for ramjet, rotating detonation engines and gas turbine research.



Working with colleagues from the hypersonics group and industry partners, you will help design facility upgrades, develop prototype test articles and validate facility and propulsion-system performance.

Alongside this technical work, you will produce quality research outputs, contribute to funding applications and collaborative projects, develop research partnerships and support honours and higher degree research students.

What will help you succeed

You will hold a doctoral or master’s qualification, or equivalent accreditation and standing, in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a relevant discipline. You will bring demonstrated experience or research expertise in:

- Experimental fluid dynamics, including compressible flows
- Diagnostic methods and instrumentation for fluid flow (gases)
- Designing testing apparatus, test articles or facilities
- Planning and executing systematic experimental campaigns
- Team-oriented research that advances knowledge, attracts funding and engages industry

High-level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, sound judgement and a willingness to continue building your academic research capabilities will also be important to your success.

For further information about this role, please contact Professor Ingo Jahn via +61 7 3470 4385 or *********@unisq.edu.au.

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create opportunity through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia’s most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments, and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.





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.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0175_09/26

Location: Toowoomba campus

Term: Full-time fixed-term appointment until 30 September 2027 (37.5 hours/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $137,920 to $163,017 pa (includes salary range of $116,315 to $137,480 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.

As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, during the course of their previous employment or in any legal process.

This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.

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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📌 Research Fellow (Experimental High-Speed Flows) (Toowoomba)
🏢 University of Southern Queensland
📍 Toowoomba