Postdoctoral Fellow: Dairy & Plant Protein Innovation

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks paid parental leave

17.5% annual leave loading

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

University of Queensland invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance an industry‑funded project focused on oilseed-derived ingredients for dairy uses. The role blends university research with industry impact and funding opportunities to strengthen your research profile.

You will investigate processing technologies, publish results, and engage with partners to drive knowledge transfer and potential commercialisation.

Qualifications

• PhD completion or near completion in relevant field.
• Evidence of publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Experience communicating results at conferences or to stakeholders.
• Experience securing external research funding and collaborating on projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and optimize processing technologies for dairy applications.
• Publish findings in reports, conferences and journals; contribute to grant applications.
• Supervise Honours and HDR students and mentor research staff.
• Collaborate with industry and university teams to translate research into practical solutions.

Skills

Research skills

Academic writing

Public speaking

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Food Science or related

Job description

University of Queensland invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance an industry‑funded project focused on oilseed-derived ingredients for dairy uses. The role blends university research with industry impact and funding opportunities to strengthen your research profile.

You will investigate processing technologies, publish results, and engage with partners to drive knowledge transfer and potential commercialisation.