Sustainable materials research Queensland University of Technology in Australia

PhD opportunity at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) , School of Chemistry, with Prof Richard Tilley , focused on atomically precise synthesis of metal nanoparticle catalysis for hydrogen fuel cells and biomass oxidation . The project explores how to control the arrangement of Pt atoms on metal nanoparticles to create highly active and stable electrocatalysts. Research topics include nanoparticle synthesis , electrocatalysis , inorganic chemistry , physical chemistry , synthetic ch...

The University of Queensland is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer position focused on the broader sustainability impacts of CO₂ utilisation technologies . The project sits at the intersection of electrochemistry , chemical engineering , sustainability , and life-cycle analysis (LCA) , with work connected to GETCO2 and other emerging technologies. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team producing research and recommendations that help guide technolo...

PhD opportunity in Food Science at the University of Melbourne , Australia, focused on Engineering Alternative Protein Morphology for Enhanced Techno- and Biophysical Properties . This project sits at the intersection of food science, food technology, chemical engineering, physical chemistry, and materials-oriented research on alternative proteins. The post highlights a fully funded PhD scholarship covering a stipend plus fee offset for 3.5 years . The position is based at the Parkville Campus o...

A PhD opportunity is available at The University of Adelaide (Waite campus) in a collaborative research project on phosphorus fixation in calcareous soils . The project sits within a broader effort to improve phosphorus use efficiency and increase the value of fertiliser inputs for growers managing high phosphorus-fixing soils. The PhD student will investigate how phosphorus behaves in calcareous soils, with a strong emphasis on soil and inorganic chemistry. Eligibility highlight: applicants sho...

Fabio Juliá Research Group at Universidad de Murcia is advertising a PhD position in sustainable organic synthesis with a research focus on iron photocatalysis and earth-abundant metal complexes . The group describes its work as a photochemical route toward sustainable catalysis, making this a strong opportunity for candidates interested in chemistry , photochemistry , catalysis , and green/sustainable synthesis . The post specifically mentions development of new methods for sustainable organic ...