Post-doctoral Fellow in Renewable Fuel (UNSW)
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The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) has an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow. You will contribute to UNSW’s research efforts in electrified low‑carbon fuel production. This role supports the development of electrified low‑carbon biofuel production techniques aimed at revolutionizing the renewable fuel industry.
This job is based in Australia. The role reports to Dr Rob Patterson and has no direct reports.
* Level A, Salary – AUD $113,911 to $121,838 per annum + 17% superannuation
* Full time (35 hours a week)
* Fixed‑term contract – 1 year
* Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW is a large, diverse, and talented community of scholars and practitioners committed to thoughtful, practical, and purposeful work. The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) is internationally recognised for its record-breaking research in solar power and renewable energy; SPREE’s work has contributed to innovations such as the PERC solar cell. UNSW’s research ethos aligns with a transition away from fossil fuels and toward sustainable technologies.
For more information about UNSW and its research schools, visit https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/photovoltaic-and-renewable-energy-engineering.
Skills & Experience
* A PhD in chemical engineering, applied electrochemistry, biochemistry or a closely related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
* Proven commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake high‑quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
* Track record of publications and conference presentations relevant to this opportunity.
* Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills.
* Ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
* 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.
* 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.
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.
To Apply
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, cover letter and responses to the skills and experience listed above. Applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed below. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 16th October 2025.
Contact
Allyssar Hamoud – Talent Acquisition Associate
E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au
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