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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in AI Data Centre and Critical Minerals Infrastructure Siting and Sustainability The University of Queensland in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Part-time appointment at 40% FTE, fixed-term through 1 November 2027. The full-time equivalent base salary is AUD 85,372.89–113,659.72 plus 17% superannuation at Academic Level A. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Deadline

Nov 17, 2026

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Australia

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The University of Queensland

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Geography
Civil Engineering
Spatial Analysis
Environmental Sustainability

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About this position

The University of Queensland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer for an industry-linked project on infrastructure siting and sustainability at the intersection of artificial intelligence, critical minerals and resource optimisation.

Based in the School of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, the researcher will investigate how AI data centres and critical minerals assets can work more effectively together. The project will develop geospatial modelling approaches and interactive decision-support tools for co-locating infrastructure, with particular attention to water and energy optimisation and the sharing of infrastructure and resources.

The role combines applied research with collaboration involving industry, government, professional bodies and wider community stakeholders. The successful researcher will translate modelling and analysis into real-world outcomes, contribute to research projects and funding applications, and build an emerging research profile using rigorous, best-practice methodologies.

The position also provides opportunities to contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students. The researcher will work within UQ’s interdisciplinary academic community and contribute to a supportive research environment, including appropriate participation in School and University activities and service.

Funding details

Part-time appointment at 40% FTE, fixed-term through 1 November 2027. The full-time equivalent base salary is AUD 85,372.89–113,659.72 plus 17% superannuation at Academic Level A. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What's required

Completion or near completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline such as geospatial science, engineering, geography, environmental science, planning, data science or a related field. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in geospatial analysis, spatial modelling and/or co-created modelling platforms developed with end-users; an emerging research profile; publications in reputable refereed journals; conference presentation experience; contributions toward obtaining external research funding; and some experience in internal service and external activities. Applicants must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment, as visa sponsorship is unavailable.

How to apply

Apply through the UQ Careers application portal using job reference R-70599. Upload a resume, cover letter and responses to the About You section; applications sent by email will not be accepted.

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