Fermentation Jobs at Australian Universities

FABA Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer – Precision fermentation

The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus Similar Jobs

Closing: 07-Oct-2024 Expired

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Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

Responsibilities

Design and implement fermentation and product purification strategies.
Quantitatively assess product purification from fermentation broth.
Evaluate and optimize the reuse of side and waste streams.
Conduct techno-economic analyses.
Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation.
Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.
Collaborate with colleagues on joint research projects and funding applications.
Apply and refine best practice research methodologies.
Supervise Higher Degree students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

Requirements

Completion or near completion of a PhD in the discipline area, such as (bio-)chemical engineering, biotechnology, dairy or protein science.
Evidence of knowledge or experience in areas such as: (a) microbial fermentation, bioprocess development including downstream processing; (b) techno-economic or life cycle analyses; and/or (c) dairy science and processing.
An emerging profile in research in the discipline area.
Experience collaborating with industry partners and external stakeholders.
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards.

Benefits

Joining a globally renowned institution fostering a vibrant academic community.
Collaborating with brilliant minds from around the world in an interdisciplinary environment.
Access to world-class facilities, research funding, grant writing support, and post-fellowship contracts via the UQ Amplify initiative.
Opportunities for career progression via the academic promotions process.
Being part of a Group of Eight university with recognition of prior service with other Australian universities.
Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and flexible working arrangements including hybrid on-site/WFH options.
Dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors the wider community.

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