Research Academic – Environmental Analytical Chemistry

• Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences

• Join a university ranked in the world’s top 50

• Collaborate with highly awarded, world-class research colleagues

• Join a vibrant research community where your work genuinely makes an impact

• Based at our premier research precinct Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE)

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

As part of our commitment to research excellence, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and post-fellowship contracts via our UQ Amplify initiative .

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. Not only do we have one of the largest PhD enrolments in Australia, but we have also made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

About This Opportunity 

An exciting opportunity exists for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Fellow to join the world-class research team at Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Science Centre (QAEHS) within our Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.

Supported by two NHMRC research grants awarded to Dr Fisher Wang, you will have the opportunity to conduct independent research within the field of environmental analytical chemistry. A major objective for these projects will be to establish analytical approaches for target and suspect analytes in human fluids/tissues and environmental samples using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS and high-resolution mass spectrometry. You will develop sensitive methods with excellent quality control, be able to interpret high-resolution mass spectrometry data, conduct MS/MS experiments, and quantify or semi-quantify analytes in complex samples.

This role requires strong mass spectrometry skills which will allow you to develop target and non-target analytical methods for organic contaminants in complex samples. You will hold extensive demonstrated experience with operating and troubleshooting LC-MSMS, GC-MSMS, GC-HRMS and/or LC-HRMS instruments. Moreover, your excellent laboratory skills will include experience with extraction and purification techniques for a range of organic contaminants in biotic and abiotic matrices and demonstrated experience with different sampling techniques for organic pollutants. Finally, you will possess the ability to perform in-depth and critical data analyses and, where relevant, data modelling. This position will also supervise students engaged in these activities.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance .

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months. This opportunity is being offered at Academic Level A or B commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

At Academic Level A, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $75,808- $100,926 plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $88,696 - $118,084 annually. 

At Academic Level B, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $106,079 - $125,687 plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $124,113 - $147,054 annually. 

Please note, visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment subject to eligibility.  

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Fisher Wang (ARC DECRA Senior Research Fellow, QAEHS) via [email protected] .

For application queries, or to request the appointment booklet or full position description of this role, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the relevant ‘About You’ section (found within the information booklet above)

Applicants should specifically address in your cover letter which academic level you are interested in applying for (Level A or B).

Other Information 

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion .  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity , LGBTQIA+ , cultural and/or linguistic , Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples , or people with a disability . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected]  

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

Applications close Saturday 20 January 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference number: R-33770).