Post-doctoral Research Fellow

• $77,114 to $104,637
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Gardens Point

• Reference number: 231198
• Term: Fixed-Term, Full-Time
• Remuneration: Total remuneration range: $91,258 to $123,829 pa (LEVA) (inclusive of $77,114 to $104,637 pa salary, 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Location: Gardens Point
• Open to: Open to applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to join School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Academic Division.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will develop antibacterial nanostructured surfaces and contribute to the overall research of the ARC Training Centre for M3D Innovation. The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to strengthening existing partnerships with external stakeholders, and to developing new and ongoing partnerships throughout the length of their appointment. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also assist with the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and will be an active member of the research community with the School and wider Faculty. As a member of the School, the Research Fellow will also undertake limited teaching into units within the degree/s in your area of expertise.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering delivers education and research into the design, manufacture and operation of Biomedical, Chemical and Mechanical systems and processes.

The School works across all scales, from nanoscale to personal devices to industrial complexes – building pilot plants to put our research into action. 

The School builds on the engineering principles of Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Materials Engineering to create new and emerging technologies including Biofabrication, Advanced Manufacturing and Chemical Processing.

We work with partners to build new, and improve existing, systems and technologies across mechanical, medical, mining, food and beverages, oil and gas, energy, waste, sugar, and chemical engineering industries.

The School’s research is well aligned with the University’s real-world positioning, through partnerships across internal and external boundaries. 

Our School leads the following internal and external research centres
•  Centre for Biomedical Technologies
•  ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Joint Biomechanics
•  Max Planck Queensland Centre for the Materials Science of Extracellular Matrices
•  Centre for Transformative Biomimetics in Bioengineering
•  Australia-China Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Our School also has ties with major QUT research centres, including the Centre for Materials Science, Centre for Agriculture and Bioeconomy, and the Centre for Data Science..

What you need to succeed

1. PhD in Nanotechnology, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines with demonstrated experience in nanostructure fabrication, materials characterisation, bacterial and viral testing, and cell-substrate interaction related to nanostructured surfaces.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively in a research team with staff and students from diverse backgrounds with minimal supervision.
3.  Physical Containment (PC) level-2 and -3 training for microbial work along with experience with cell culture, cell growth and proliferation. Experience in atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), optical, fluorescence, and confocal scanning laser microscopy.
4.  Excellent written communication skills demonstrated by peer reviewed publications or grants, demonstrated experience in grant writing and securing competitive research funding.
5. Capacity to conduct and supervise high-quality research demonstrated by publications in leading journals and successful track record in supervision of honours and higher degree research students.
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through working with colleagues, supervisors and students.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 21-Dec-2023

Applications Close: 04-Jan-2024 at 11.30pm

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