Research Fellow: Biomass-to-Product Bioprocess Engineer

The University of Queensland

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 119,000 - 142,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking a Research Fellow to develop expertise in bioprocess engineering, biomass conversion and integrated process development at the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation. You will lead activities within the ARC Hub, working with industry partners and academics to translate lab discoveries into scalable biomass-to-product processes.

You will supervise honours and HDR students, engage in daily lab work, and contribute to techno-economic analysis

Qualifications

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • Emerging research profile demonstrated by publications and conference presentations.
  • Experience in seeking and managing external research funding.
  • Supervision experience of Honours and HDR students.
  • Active involvement in internal service roles and external collaborations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and optimisation of integrated biomass conversion processes.
  • Advance the Hub’s one-pot biomass-to-product platform with robust workflows.
  • Supervise and mentor Honours/HDR students and research staff.
  • Contribute to safety, quality records and collaborative project planning.

Skills

Bioprocess engineering
Biochemical engineering
Industrial biotechnology
Process development
Experiment design
Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

The University of Queensland is seeking a Research Fellow to develop expertise in bioprocess engineering, biomass conversion and integrated process development at the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation. You will lead activities within the ARC Hub, working with industry partners and academics to translate lab discoveries into scalable biomass-to-product processes.

You will supervise honours and HDR students, engage in daily lab work, and contribute to techno-economic analysis

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