Postdoc: Catalysis & Upcycling Plastics Engineer

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Annual leave loading

Onsite parking

Flexible working options

Onsite childcare facilities

Job summary

Macquarie University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Engineering) to support an ARC-funded project on upcycling waste plastics. The role emphasizes catalyst design, spectroscopy, and process optimization within a collaborative engineering environment.

The successful candidate will perform hands-on laboratory work, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to interdisciplinary efforts across the School of Engineering and Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong experimental capability and demonstrated expertise in catalyst design, spectroscopy, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a discovery project on upcycling waste plastics funded by the Australian Research Council.
• Collaborate across disciplines and mentor junior researchers.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory work and iterative troubleshooting to achieve high-quality scientific outcomes.

Skills

Catalyst design

Spectroscopy

Process optimization

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Materials Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Macquarie University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Engineering) to support an ARC-funded project on upcycling waste plastics. The role emphasizes catalyst design, spectroscopy, and process optimization within a collaborative engineering environment.

The successful candidate will perform hands-on laboratory work, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to interdisciplinary efforts across the School of Engineering and Faculty of Science and Engineering.