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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Food Process Technologies The University of Queensland in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Food Science

Funding

Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral appointment with base salary in the range $85,372 to $113,659 plus 17% superannuation.

Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

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Australia

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The University of Queensland

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Food Science
Agriculture
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Biology
Nutrition
Food Engineering
Commercialization
Bioprocessing

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About this position

This postdoctoral fellowship is based in the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation at The University of Queensland, at the Long Pocket location. The project sits within an industry-focused research setting supported by the Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) and brings together university, research, and industry partners.

The fellow will work on developing and optimising innovative processing technologies for novel oilseed-derived ingredients, with the aim of improving their functionality in dairy applications. The role is strongly applied and translational, with an emphasis on turning high-quality research into outcomes that could be adopted and commercialised by industry.

Day-to-day work includes investigating processing approaches, generating research findings, and communicating results through reports, presentations, conference contributions, and peer-reviewed publications. The position also involves contributing to collaborative projects, research funding applications, and broader team priorities.

The role is embedded in a multidisciplinary environment where the successful applicant will work closely with project researchers and external partners. It also includes support for the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, offering opportunities to contribute to researcher development within a supportive academic setting.

The advertisement highlights UQ’s research culture, access to strong facilities and equipment, grant-writing support, and an environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and industry engagement. The position is research-focused and intended for someone aiming to build an academic and applied research profile in food process technologies.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral appointment with base salary in the range $85,372 to $113,659 plus 17% superannuation.

What's required

Completion or near completion of a PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Bioprocessing or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated research experience in dairy science, plant proteins or protein functionality for food applications. An emerging research profile in food science, food processing or a closely related discipline. Evidence of research publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and experience presenting research outcomes at conferences or to relevant stakeholders. Evidence of contributing to external research funding applications and collaborative research projects. Demonstrated ability to apply and critically evaluate research methodologies relevant to food processing, ingredient functionality, quality and stability. Capacity to contribute to student supervision, researcher development and multidisciplinary or industry-engaged research. Ability to build productive relationships with colleagues, industry partners and other stakeholders. Must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment; employer sponsored work rights are not available.

How to apply

Apply through the UQ Workday job link. Upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the About You section. Do not apply by email.

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