Postdoctoral Fellow, Dairy & Plant Protein Processing Innovation

University of Queensland; Hinchinbrook Shire; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

17.5% annual leave loading

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

University of Queensland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a collaborative project under FaBA. Based at Long Pocket, you will develop processing technologies for novel oilseed ingredients in dairy applications and contribute to industry‑relevant innovation.

The role focuses on research, supervision of HDR students, and building partnerships with industry. Applicants should have a PhD in a related field and an emerging research profile with publications.

Qualifications

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Bioprocessing or closely related discipline.
• Evidence of publications in peer‑reviewed journals and conference presentations.
• Experience supervising Honours or HDR students and working with project staff.
• Ability to contribute to external research funding applications and collaborative projects.
• Capacity to apply research methodologies relevant to food processing and ingredient functionality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to develop and optimise processing technologies for dairy applications using oilseed-derived ingredients.
• Communicate findings through reports, presentations, conferences, and publications; contribute to funding applications.
• Supervise and support Honours and HDR students; collaborate with project staff.
• Engage with industry, government and professional bodies to translate research into impact.

Skills

Research experience

Academic writing

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

University of Queensland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a collaborative project under FaBA. Based at Long Pocket, you will develop processing technologies for novel oilseed ingredients in dairy applications and contribute to industry‑relevant innovation.

The role focuses on research, supervision of HDR students, and building partnerships with industry. Applicants should have a PhD in a related field and an emerging research profile with publications.