Overview
The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) at UNSW invites applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow in Renewable Fuel. The role contributes to UNSW’s research on electrified low-carbon fuel production and supports the development of industrially relevant technologies aimed at commercialization.
This position contributes to the research effort of UNSW and to develop research expertise through defined projects in the field of renewable fuels. The role reports to Dr Rob Patterson and has no direct reports.
Details
* 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
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Responsibilities
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.
Qualifications and Skills
* 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.
Application and Eligibility
To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. Systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application. Applications will not be accepted if sent to other contacts.
Requirements: You will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Important: 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
Equal Opportunity
UNSW is committed to equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community. It welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and encourages applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. The University provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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