澳大利亚昆士兰大学化学工程学院博士后职位

澳大利亚昆士兰大学化学工程学院博士后职位

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - School of Chemical Engineering

University of Queensland

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to focus  their efforts on developing novel zeolite-based catalysts to convert CO2 into useful chemicals or fuels. At this level it is expected that the incumbent will contribute to service and engagement roles and activities.

Key responsibilities include:

Research

  Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.

  Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.

  Work with colleagues in the development of joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.

  Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.

  Develop a coherent research program and an emerging research profile.

  Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.

Supervision and Researcher Development

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

  Demonstrate personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.

  Effectively lead and develop supervisee performance and conduct by providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.

  As appropriate, manage research support staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with University policy and procedures.

  Work to promptly resolve conflict and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedures.

Citizenship and Service

  Demonstrate citizenship behaviours that align to the UQ values.

  Show leadership of self through collaboration and active participation in priority activities for the unit

  Provide support to other academic positions and unit operations as needed during other team members absences.

  Contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.

  Collaborate in service activities external to the immediate organisation unit.

  Begin to develop external links and partnerships by cultivating relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.

This role is subject to The University's Code of Conduct.

About You

  Completion or near completion of a PhD in Chemical Engineering or Physical Chemistry.

  An emerging profile in research in synthesis and characterization of catalysts, catalytic reactions, gas to liquid, CO2 conversion and clean energy.

  Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at  conferences.

  Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.

  Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions  towards external activities

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years at an Academic Level A.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $72,144.35 to $96,530.67 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $84,408.89 to $112,940.88 per annum.