Postdoc/Research Fellow: Soil Microbiologist & Enzyme Biochemist

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

University of Queensland invites applications for a part‑time Research Fellow position in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences. Based at St Lucia, the role supports soil microbiology, bioinformatics and enzyme technology research.

Academic Level A/B options exist with opportunities to lead projects and contribute to funding Applicants should have a PhD in the discipline, an emerging or growing research profile, and evidence of external funding or potential.

Qualifications

• Level A completion or near completion of a PhD.
• Emerging profile in research with publications in refereed journals.
• Evidence of external research funding and conference presentations.
• Experience supervising Honours or HDR students advised.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high‑quality research in soil microbiology and bioinformatics.
• Develop independent or collaborative research program and seek funding.
• Translate research findings for end users and industry partnerships.
• Supervise Honours and HDR students and support researcher development.

Skills

PhD in discipline

Research experience

Publications

Grant writing

Collaborative skills

Education

PhD in discipline area

Job description

University of Queensland invites applications for a part‑time Research Fellow position in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences. Based at St Lucia, the role supports soil microbiology, bioinformatics and enzyme technology research.

Academic Level A/B options exist with opportunities to lead projects and contribute to funding Applicants should have a PhD in the discipline, an emerging or growing research profile, and evidence of external funding or potential.