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Postdoctoral Fellow in Rare-Earth Nanomaterials and Biomineralisation for Magnetic Device Applications UNSW Sydney in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
12-month full-time postdoctoral appointment at UNSW Sydney with salary AUD $113K–$121K plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Australia
University
UNSW Sydney
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About this position
UNSW Sydney is advertising a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Rare-Earth Nanomaterials & Biomineralisation for magnetic device applications. The project sits at the intersection of materials science, chemistry, physics, and synthetic biology, with a strong emphasis on using engineered proteins as scaffolds for the synthesis and characterization of rare-earth element nanoparticles.
The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team at the School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Science (BABS), UNSW Sydney, collaborating with protein engineers, materials scientists, and physicists. The research involves biomineralized nanomaterials, nanoparticle synthesis, structural and magnetic characterization, and advanced analytical techniques relevant to nanomaterials research.
Research keywords: rare-earth nanomaterials, biomineralisation, protein engineering, magnetic materials, nanoparticle characterization, TEM/STEM-EDS, SEM, AFM, XRD, FTIR/Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis/fluorescence spectroscopy, ICP-MS/OES.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Synthetic Biology, or a related field. Experience with nanomaterial characterization methods is preferred. Protein engineering or protein characterization experience is advantageous but not required. The post also expects a strong publication record, independent and collaborative working ability, good communication skills, and alignment with UNSW values, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety.
Funding and terms: this is a 12-month full-time postdoctoral appointment with a salary of AUD $113K–$121K plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.
Application window: applications are open now and close on 8 July 2026.
How to apply: submit your application online via the UNSW careers portal using the job link provided in the post. Review the role details carefully and apply before the deadline.
Funding details
12-month full-time postdoctoral appointment at UNSW Sydney with salary AUD $113K–$121K plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.
What's required
PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Synthetic Biology, or a related field. Experience with nanomaterial characterization techniques such as TEM/STEM-EDS, SEM, AFM, XRD, FTIR/Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis/fluorescence spectroscopy, and ICP-MS/OES is preferred. Experience with protein engineering or protein characterization is advantageous but not mandatory. Strong publication record, ability to work independently and collaboratively, excellent communication skills, and commitment to UNSW values, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety are expected.
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Professors
Associate Professor
Australia
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Protein Chemistry
Protein Engineering
Supramolecular Chemistry
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