Question 1

What qualifications are required for this Postdoctoral Research Fellow role?

Accepted Answer

Completion or near completion of a PhD in protein engineering , biocatalysis , synthetic biology , or biological/bioinorganic/medicinal chemistry is essential. Undergraduate training in Biochemistry , Synthetic Biology , Biotechnology , or Biological Chemistry required. An emerging research profile with publications and conference presentations is key. See postdoctoral success tips .

Question 2

What is the salary and employment details?

Accepted Answer

Base salary $83,698 - $111,431 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A) . Full-time, fixed-term position until January 2029 at St Lucia Campus . Research-focused role with no specified teaching load. Explore research career advice .

Question 3

How to apply for this protein engineering position?

Accepted Answer

Upload resume and cover letter addressing the 'About You' section, including relevant formal training in chemistry/biochemistry . Email Talent Acquisition at talent@uq.edu.au for inquiries (ref R-58926). Contact Professor Elizabeth Gillam at e.gillam@uq.edu.au for info. Shortlisted candidates present 10-15 min research talk. Use academic CV tips .

Question 4

What are the key responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

High-quality research with publications in leading journals, funding applications, and profile development. Collaborate on projects for knowledge transfer and commercialisation. Supervise students (undergraduate, Honours, HDR). Ensure lab compliance (WHS, OGTR). Research-focused; see UQ’s Academic Performance Criteria . Related: postdoc thriving guide .

Question 5

What research areas does this role cover?

Accepted Answer

Focus on protein engineering for biocatalysis , developing enzymes for new-to-Nature fluorination chemistry via ancestral sequence reconstruction . Advance synthetic biology and pharmaceutical chemistry for sustainable drug development. Experience in cytochrome P450 enzymes , peroxygenases, or haemoproteins advantageous. Check research assistant excellence .

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Protein Engineering for Biocatalysis

University of Queensland

St Lucia Campus

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Protein Engineering for Biocatalysis