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Gary Schenk

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Research Fellow - Biomass Conversion and Bioprocess Engineering The University of Queensland in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemical Engineering

Funding

Full-time fixed-term research fellow appointment at Academic Level B with base salary in the range $119,463 to $141,545 plus 17% superannuation.

Deadline

Dec 5, 2026

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Australia

University

The University of Queensland

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Keywords

Chemical Engineering
Biology
Biochemical Engineering
Process Intensification
Techno-economic Analysis
Biomass Valorization

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About this position

Research Fellow in Biomass Conversion and Bioprocess Engineering at The University of Queensland’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, based at the St Lucia campus.

This fixed-term research position sits within the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub Engineering Plants to Replace Fossil Carbon, a multi-institutional program focused on sustainable technologies for converting plant biomass into renewable fuels and high-value chemicals. The successful candidate will contribute to the Hub’s one-pot biomass-to-product platform, helping establish, optimise and integrate biomass conversion workflows that connect pretreatment, enzymatic conversion and downstream processing into scalable processes.

The role is strongly experimental and collaborative. You will work closely with academic researchers, postgraduate students and industry partners including Novonesis, Sugar Research Australia and Praj Industries. Day-to-day work will involve laboratory activities, process development, data-driven optimisation and active engagement with collaborators across academia and industry.

Research activities include designing and running bioprocess experiments under industrially relevant conditions, evaluating multi-enzyme and biocatalytic systems, advancing reactor and process integration strategies, and contributing to techno-economic evaluation and research outputs for academic and industry audiences.

The position also involves supervision and mentoring of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students and participation in Hub activities and laboratory operations within a supportive, interdisciplinary research environment.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term research fellow appointment at Academic Level B with base salary in the range $119,463 to $141,545 plus 17% superannuation.

What's required

Completion of a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have an emerging research profile with publications in refereed journals and conference presentations, evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding, and a growing record of supervising Honours and Research Higher Degree students to completion. Experience in bioprocess engineering, industrial biotechnology, biomass conversion, process development, optimisation and experimental design is expected, along with experience with biocatalytic systems, fermentation systems, or integrated bioprocesses. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities. Desirable experience includes lignocellulosic biomass processing, reactor design, scale-up or process integration, enzyme immobilisation, process intensification or continuous processing technologies, techno-economic analysis, process modelling or life-cycle assessment, and working with industry partners or in applied research environments. Applicants 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 careers portal using the provided application link. Upload a resume and a cover letter addressing the About You section. Do not apply by email.

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Biochemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Process Intensification

Techno-economic Analysis

Biology