Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)

Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months, with possibility of extension

Base salary will be in the range $82,057.75 - $109,246.18 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our interdisciplinary research team working at the intersection of nanotechnology and clinical sciences. You will contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies for precision diagnostics, biosensing, and application of these technologies on clinical samples. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on translational projects that span fundamental discovery to clinical application, in collaboration with engineers, chemists, biologists, and clinicians.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research:
  • Develop nanomaterial-based technologies for molecular detection and cell analysis.
  • Integrate biosensing components (e.g., optical, electrochemical, digital) into micro/nanofluidic platforms.
  • Perform surface modification, functionalization, and patterning of materials for selective bio-interfacing.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate microfluidic systems into clinical settings.
  • Analyse experimental data and contribute to high-impact publications, presentations, and patents.
  • Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.
  • Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
  • 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 supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, supervise and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About You

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience in microfluidics (design, modelling, and experimental implementation)
• Knowledge of nanomaterials and their use in biomedical applications.
• 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 etc.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Applications from international candidates will be considered but Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact A/Prof Alain Wuethrich via email to a.wuethrich@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Our strength 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

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.

Applications close Wednesday, 27 August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-54480). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for early September