Postdoctoral Fellow: Geospatial AI for Data Centers

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Queensland, School of Chemical Engineering, Brisbane, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer to join an industry-linked project exploring how AI data centres and critical minerals infrastructure can work together.

You will develop geospatial modelling and decision-support tools, collaborating with industry and building your research profile in water, energy, infrastructure and resource optimisation.

Qualifications

• PhD completion or near completion in geospatial disciplines or related fields.
• Strong geospatial analysis, spatial modelling, and data-driven approaches.
• Publications in refereed journals and conference presentations are expected.
• Evidence of pursuing external research funding and contributing to service roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop geospatial modelling and interactive decision-support tools for co-locating AI data centres with minerals assets, focusing on water and energy optimisation.
• Supervise and develop Honours and HDR students, providing feedback and mentorship; support research staff development.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Spatial modelling

Data science

Education

PhD or near completion in a relevant discipline

Job description

University of Queensland, School of Chemical Engineering, Brisbane, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer to join an industry-linked project exploring how AI data centres and critical minerals infrastructure can work together.

You will develop geospatial modelling and decision-support tools, collaborating with industry and building your research profile in water, energy, infrastructure and resource optimisation.