Post‑doctoral Fellow in Renewable Fuel (UNSW)
UNSW Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
The Opportunity
The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) has an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow. You will contribute to UNSW’s research efforts in electrified low‑carbon fuel production.
This position contributes toward the research effort of UNSW and to develop its research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to the field of research. UNSW and its industrial partners are developing electrified low‑carbon biofuel production techniques aimed at revolutionizing the renewable fuel industry. The role is a rapid‑paced, hands‑on industrial project seeking to commercialise technology and reach market. A talented and motivated post‑doctoral fellow (engineer/research assistant) is to be recruited to help optimise the technology.
The role reports to Dr. Rob Patterson and has no direct reports.
- Level A, Salary – AUD $113,911 to $121,838 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time (35‑hour week)
- Fixed‑term contract – 1 year
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and talented community that does extraordinary things. What makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering is internationally recognised for its record‑breaking research in solar power (photovoltaics) and renewable energy. The PERC solar cell was first invented at UNSW in 1983 and today powers more than 85% of all new solar panel modules worldwide.
Skills & Experience
- A PhD in chemical engineering, applied electrochemistry, biochemistry or a closely related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high‑quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relevant to the opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
- Experience with electrochemical flow cells (e.g., fuel cells or hydrogen electrolysers).
- Experience with catalytic processes and electrocatalysis.
- Experience performing and interpreting electrochemical measurements (LSV, CV, chronoamperometry, etc.) using a potentiostat.
- Ability to identify and quantify organic fuel products and fuel composition using appropriate techniques (GC‑MS, NMR, FTIR, HPLC, etc.).
- Familiarity with other fuel property testing techniques (density, viscosity, vapor pressure, etc.).
- Experience with scalable fuel separation and purification techniques.
- Familiarity with commercialization processes and start‑up companies is considered an asset.
Application Details
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 16 October 2025.
To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Contact: Allyssar Hamoud – Talent Acquisition Associate
E:
Equality and Diversity
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr