School of the Environment
Full-time, fixed-term position
for 2 years
Base salary will be in the range
$104,******
-
$111,431
+ 17% super (Academic Level
A)
Based at our
vibrant
St
Lucia Campus
About This Chance
Join The University of Queensland as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and contribute to
cutting-edge
research aimed at tracking magmatic processes associated with mineralisation in porphyry copper deposits. In this role, you will develop and apply machine-learning models to predict mineralisation using accessory minerals such as zircon and apatite, with a particular focus on integrating insights from plutonic,
volcanic
and sedimentary (detrital) records. This position offers an exciting opportunity to build your
expertise
within a high-impact and globally relevant field of geoscience research.
You will join the vibrant magmatic petrology research team led by Associate Professor Teresa Ubide, contributing to the ARC Discovery Project "Finding critical copper beneath volcanoes," in collaboration with leading researchers across
UQ and
The Australian National University. Based within the School of the Environment, you will have access to
state-of-the-art
analytical facilities at the Centre for
Geoanalytical
Mass Spectrometry and ANU-RSES, as well as a strong national and international collaborative network. The role also includes opportunities to support PhD student training and supervision, while contributing to service and engagement activities within a dynamic and supportive research environment.
Key responsibilities will include
, but not limited to
:
Research:
Develop an emerging research profile through the delivery of high-quality research outputs, publication in leading outlets, and the application of best-practice research methodologies to advance a coherent research program.
Contribute to collaborative research initiatives and competitive funding applications, supporting joint project development and the translation of research outcomes into end-user impact, including commercialisation opportunities where relevant.
Supervision and Researcher Development:
Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, supporting researcher capability and professional growth.
Provide effective supervision and leadership to supervisees and research staff, including coaching, feedback, performance
development




and management in line with University policies and procedures, and resolving issues as they arise.
Citizenship and Service:
Demonstrate
collaborative leadership and solid citizenship aligned with UQ values through active contribution to unit priorities, service and committee activities, operational support, and the development of internal and external partnerships across 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 You
Completed or near-completion of a PhD in Earth Sciences, with specialisation in geochemistry
,
petrology
or
economic geology.
Emerging research profile
demonstrated
through peer-reviewed publications, conference
presentations
and active engagement in disciplinary research.
Strong interest and/or experience in elemental and isotopic microanalysis, particularly of accessory minerals, including in-situ geochemical techniques and data interpretation.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within research teams, with effective time management and delivery against deadlines.
Experience engaging with academic, industry and/or government collaborators to support research impact and knowledge exchange.
Practical experience with key analytical instruments (e.g. EPMA/SEM, LA-Q-ICP-MS, LA-MC-ICP-MS, SHRIMP) and associated geochemical workflows.
Desired
e
xposure to advanced analytical
or
modelling approaches, including machine-learning applications, thermodynamic modelling, and/or assessment of magmatic copper fertility.
Desired
capability
in field-based geology including detrital sampling
.
Desired contributions to grant applications, service
activities
and broader research engagement.
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. 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,
access to exclusive internal-only vacancies,
and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact
Associate Professor Teresa Ubide ******
.
For
application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at
******
,
stating
the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please
ensure you upload
a
resume
,
cover letter
, and
responses to the 'About You' section.
Other Information
P
re-employment checks
may
include
verification of the
right to work in Australia
, qualifications
,
criminal history checks. This m
ay also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
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.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights
.
You can find out more about life in
Australia's Sunshine State here
.
We're
dedicated to
equity, diversity, and inclusion
. We
recognise that career pathways and opportunities
differ and
encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every
criteria
but can
demonstrate
their potential
relative
to opportunity.
We're
also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing
******
or calling ***************.
Applications close
26
th
July ****
at *****pm AEST (R-
*****
).
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid-August ****.

📌 Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Magmatic Fertility Of Porphyry Copper Deposits (Australia)
🏢 UQ College
📍 Australia