About This Opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to act as project manager, and principal engineering researcher. This position is for up to three years appointment in the UQ School of Chemical Engineering funded by the Australian Research Council Linkage Project “Reducing direct greenhouse house gas emissions from wastewater systems”. The project involves 5 Chief investigators, 6 partner investigator and 14 research partners.

Key responsibilities will include: 

Research:

• Manage the overall project, coordinate tasks, deliverables, and reports.

• Conduct data analysis, produce quality research outputs, and publish in high-quality outlets.

• Contribute to knowledge transfer, including commercialisation of intellectual property, and participate in competitive funding applications.

Supervision and Researcher Development:

• Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).

• Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.

• As appropriate, manage research support staff effectively throughout the project in accordance with University policy and procedures.

Citizenship and Service:

• Demonstrate citizenship behaviours aligned with UQ values and show self-leadership through collaboration and participation in team activities.

• Provide support to academic positions during team members' absences and contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes, including decision-making and committee service.

• Begin developing external links and partnerships by building relationships with industry, government, professional bodies, and the broader community.

Teaching:

• Participate in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching when required, ensuring high teaching quality through positive survey results and student outcomes, while continuously improving or innovating based on 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 chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of urban wastewater processes and fugitive greenhouse gas emissions.

• Skills in modelling and process control of biological wastewater treatment systems.

• Experience with full-scale wastewater treatment plant sampling.

• Ability to produce high-impact research publications and perform critical data analysis.

• Effective communication skills with industry and the scientific community, and evidence of contributions to external research funding and internal service roles.

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 may be available for this appointment.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We will support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Liu Ye via l.ye@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au 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.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Tuesday, 12 November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43921).