Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
Summary about this job
Chemical Engineering
Company: University of Queensland
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $75,557 - $81,545 + up to 17% super
Phone: +61-8-4289-7314
Fax: +61-2-5841-8667
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Detail information about job Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Terms and conditions vacancy
The School of Chemical Engineering
Reference number - 504730
The School of Chemical Engineering is an international leader in the chemical engineering field and has an excellent reputation, built over many decades at The University of Queensland. Worldwide, UQ Chemical Engineering was ranked 33rd in the QS World University Rankings 2017 for chemical engineering. We also received the highest score for chemical engineering in Australia in the Excellence in Research for Australia study (2015). Central to the School’s success are our staff, specifically the academic, research and professional staff. They are engaged in pioneering teaching and research crossing traditional disciplinary boundaries, mindful of their role in addressing the big challenges that lie ahead.
The role
The successful appointee will undertake ground-breaking research leading to the discovery and understanding of the microbial processes responsible for the nitrous oxide production in wastewater treatment process. The position will also play an important role in the development of novel technologies based on the fundamental discoveries.
The person
Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering, or thesis submitted before the start date of the position. You should also have a strong desire to develop a successful and highly-productive research career in biological wastewater treatment, good general research skills, a strong methodological background, excellent laboratory skills, very good writing abilities, and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.
The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.
This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.
Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to the contact person listed in the job advertisement.
Remuneration
This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at Academic level A. The remuneration package will be in the range $75,557 - $81,545p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $88,401 - $95,408p.a.).
Position Description
504730_Postdoctoral Research Fellow.pdf
Enquiries
To discuss this role please contact Dr Liu Ye on +61 7 33654152 or [email protected].
To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.
For information on completing the application process click here.
Closing date - Tuesday 14th August, 11.55pm Eastern standard time.