School of Civil Engineering – Faculty of EAIT Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months Base salary will be in the range $80,448.78 - $107,104.10 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A) Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane About This Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer to play a key role in an exciting, externally funded research initiative focused on the fire safety of batteries. This project, supported by the NHRA, explores critical challenges at the intersection of battery technology and fire safety engineering. Key responsibilities will include: Research: Lead activities in fire safety engineering of batteries, with a focus on designing and manufacturing test objects such as representative BESS enclosures and managing a comprehensive fire testing program. Responsibilities include conducting lab work, operating and maintaining research equipment, and analysing experimental data. The role also involves producing high-quality research outputs, contributing to funding applications, developing a coherent research program, and supporting knowledge transfer and commercialisation efforts. Collaboration with colleagues, assistance with safety procedures, and contributing to the broader teaching and research efforts of the fire safety engineering group at the University of Queensland are also expected. Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the effective supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, demonstrating strong leadership and mentoring skills. This includes providing constructive feedback, coaching, and supporting professional growth. Where appropriate, the role also involves managing research support staff in line with University policies and addressing conflicts or grievances promptly and professionally. Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate behaviours aligned with UQ values, showing self-leadership through collaboration and active engagement in unit priorities. They will support colleagues and unit operations as needed, particularly during absences and contribute to internal service roles, decision-making processes, and relevant committees. Additionally, the role involves participating in external service activities and beginning to build partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies, and the broader community. This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will 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. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development. The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. About You Completion or near completion of a PhD in the area of Fire Safety Engineering. An emerging profile in research - Fire Safety Engineering. Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences. Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding. Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, mandatory immunisations, etc. Work Rights? You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor David Lange via d.lange@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume Cover letter Responses to the ‘About You’ section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close on Thursday, 3 July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52557). LI-DNI