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Research Fellow in Thermoelectric Materials and Zero-Emission Power Generation The University of Queensland in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full-time fixed-term research fellow position through to October 2028. Salary is AUD 102,612 to 113,660 per annum plus 17% superannuation.

Deadline

Oct 18, 2026

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Australia

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The University of Queensland

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Keywords

Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Materials Engineering
Density Functional Theory
Physics
Finite Element Analysis

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Research Fellow, ZeroPC at The University of Queensland (St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia) is a full-time, fixed-term research position through to October 2028 in the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN).

The project sits within the ARC Research Hub in Zero-Emission Power Generation for Carbon Neutrality (ZeroPC) and focuses on thermoelectric materials, thermoelectric generators, and waste heat recovery. The successful candidate will work with researchers and industry partners across UQ, QUT, and HBIS Group on experimental and computational studies aimed at developing sustainable zero-emission power generation technologies.

Research activities include fabrication, characterisation, and testing of thermoelectric materials and integrated waste-heat recovery systems, plus density functional theory (DFT) calculations and finite element analysis to guide materials and device development. The role also contributes to funding applications, research translation, and supervision/development of undergraduate, Honours, and Higher Degree by Research students.

Eligibility highlights: completion or near completion of a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials engineering, physics, or a similar field; strong expertise in thermoelectric materials/devices; experience with DFT or finite element analysis; publications in refereed journals; conference presentations; and evidence of external research funding contributions. Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

Funding: salary AUD 102,612 to 113,660 per year plus 17% superannuation.

Application: submit a resume, cover letter, and responses to the 'About You' section via the application portal. Applications close on 18 October 2026 at 11:00 pm AEST.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term research fellow position through to October 2028. Salary is AUD 102,612 to 113,660 per annum plus 17% superannuation.

What's required

Completion or near completion of a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials engineering, physics or a similar field. Demonstrated expertise in fabrication and characterisation of thermoelectric materials and thermoelectric generators is required, along with expertise in DFT calculations or finite element analysis of thermoelectric materials and devices. Applicants should have evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals, conference presentations, contributions toward successfully obtaining external research funding, and the ability to work well in a team and support a collaborative research environment. 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 SEEK/UQ application process by uploading a resume, cover letter, and responses to the 'About You' section. Do not apply by email. For questions about the role, contact Prof Debra Bernhardt; for application inquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition team and include the job reference number.

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