Postdoctoral Fellow: Soil Microbiology & Enzyme Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group of Eight university

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave

17.5% annual leave loading

Flexible working arrangements

Exclusive internal vacancies

Career progression via promotions

Job summary

The University of Queensland in Brisbane is seeking a Postdoctoral/Research Fellow in Microbial Ecologist/Biochemist. This 60% part-time fixed-term position (to April 2028) offers a pathway to an independent or collaborative research program and opportunities to lead publications and funding applications.

You will contribute to soil microbiology, bioinformatics and enzyme technology, supervise students, and build partnerships with industry and research end users.

Qualifications

• PhD completion in the discipline area.
• Emerging or growing research profile with publications.
• Evidence of external research funding experience.
• Experience supervising Honours and HDR students.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality research in soil microbiology, bioinformatics and enzyme technology.
• Develop independent or collaborative research programs and lead research outputs.
• Lead supervision of honours and HDR students where appropriate.
• Translate research findings into meaningful outcomes through collaboration with end users and partners.

Skills

Research expertise

Publications

External funding experience

Supervision experience

Education

PhD in discipline area

Job description

The University of Queensland in Brisbane is seeking a Postdoctoral/Research Fellow in Microbial Ecologist/Biochemist. This 60% part-time fixed-term position (to April 2028) offers a pathway to an independent or collaborative research program and opportunities to lead publications and funding applications.

You will contribute to soil microbiology, bioinformatics and enzyme technology, supervise students, and build partnerships with industry and research end users.