Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years
Base salary will be in the range $80,448.78 - $107,104.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
Join an innovative team of researchers and focus your efforts on developing your Postdoctoral expertise and emerging research profile in lead-free halide perovskites for solar cells and other optoelectronic applications. At this level it is expected that you will contribute to service and engagement roles and activities, as well as support the development of research colleagues and students.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research
Document research findings and publish scholarly papers in high-quality refereed international journals.
Work within the cross-disciplinary team of researchers and students on lead-free perovskite semiconductors to achieve the project objectives.
Develop and synthesize high-performance lead-free perovskite solar cells for outdoor and indoor applications, targeting at achieving world-record efficiencies and improving material/device operational stability.
Perform fundamental studies of material structures and properties by various characterization techniques to enabling in-depth understanding of degradation mechanism and approaches for optimization of device performance.
Explore new optoelectronic applications of lead-free perovskites.
Work with colleagues in the development of joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.
Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.
Develop a coherent research program and an emerging research profile .
Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to s upervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, support the development and management of research staff, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with UQ policies and procedures.
Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate citizenship behaviours that align to the UQ values;
Show leadership of self through collaboration and active participation in priority activities for the unit; Provide support to other academic positions and unit operations as needed during other team members absences; Begin to develop external links and partnerships by cultivating relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.
About UQAs part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world- class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About YouCompletion or near completion of a PhD in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related discipline.
An emerging profile in research in the discipline area.
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre- employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification, blue card check, etc.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Prof Lianzhou Wang via [email protected] or Dr Miaoqiang Lyu via [email protected]
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter
Responses to the ‘About You' section
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close 24 February at 11.00pm AEST (R-48096). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for March