Post-doctoral Fellow in Renewable Fuel (UNSW)
The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) at UNSW invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to electrified low‑carbon fuel production. The role focuses on commercialising technology and advancing market readiness.
Position details:
* Level A, Salary – AUD $113,911 to $121,838 per annum + 17% superannuation
* Full Time (35 hours per week)
* Fixed‑term contract – 1 year
* Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
Reporting to Dr Rob Patterson, there are no direct reports.
Qualifications and Experience
* A PhD in chemical engineering, applied electrochemistry, biochemistry or a closely related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
* Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake high‑quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
* Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
* Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
* An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
* Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
* Experience with electrochemical flow cells (e.g. fuel cells or hydrogen electrolysers).
* Experience with catalytic processes and electrocatalysis.
* Experience performing and interpreting electrochemical measurements (LSV, CV, chronoamperometry, etc.) using a potentiostat.
* The ability to identify and quantify organic fuel products and fuel composition using appropriate techniques (e.g. GC-MS, NMR, FTIR, HPLC, etc.).
* Familiarity with other fuel property testing techniques (density, viscosity, vapor pressure, etc.).
* Experience with scalable fuel separation and purification techniques.
* Familiarity with commercialization processes and start‑up companies is considered an asset.
To Be Considered
You will hold Australian working rights or Australian citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Application Process
To apply, submit your CV, cover letter and responses to the skills and experience. Applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 16th October 2025.
Contact
Allyssar Hamoud – Talent Acquisition Associate
E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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