• School of Chemical Engineering – Faculty of EAIT
• Part-time (70%), fixed-term position for up to 31 December 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $83,698.91- $111,431.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane

About This Opportunity

We are seeking for a part-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer (pre- or post-doctoral) to join a Queensland–Bavaria Collaborative Research Program–funded project (2025–2026). This is an exciting work field where you will work on cutting-edge, patient-specific neurovascular cell culture models using advanced manufacturing, biomaterials, and dynamic flow systems.

Based within a long-standing international collaboration between Metro North HHS (Herston Biofabrication Institute), QUT, and the Technical University of Munich, the role involves fabricating silicone and hydrogel aneurysm models, culturing vascular cells under cardiovascular flow, and simulating medical device implantation (e.g. coils and stents).

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Produce high-quality research outputs aligned with disciplinary standards through publication or exhibition in leading outlets. Contribute to competitive research funding applications and collaborate with colleagues on joint research projects. Support knowledge translation to end users, including the commercialisation of UQ intellectual property. Develop a coherent research program and emerging research profile, applying best-practice research methodologies.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Support effective supervision and development of students and research staff, providing feedback and managing performance, conduct, and issues in line with University policy.
• Citizenship and Service: Aligned with UQ values, actively contribute to unit operations, service activities, and committees, while building emerging external partnerships.

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

About You

• Required attributes: prior experience in research, human cell culture, and materials fabrication (such as silicone or hydrogel formulations).
• Desired attributes: prior experience in advanced manufacturing of culture platforms from patient geometries, such as patient image segmentation, CAD design, 3D printing, silicone injection moulding, hydrogel formulations (i.e. dip-coating or bioprinting), (co-)culture of endothelial cells and stromal cells, material biocompatibility testing, perfused cell culture systems and a history of supporting clinically collaborative projects.
• For postdoctoral applicants, evidence of publications in top-quartile and -decile refereed journals.
• For postdoctoral applicants, evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
• For postdoctoral applicants, some experience in meaningful service roles such as student supervision.

In support of our Indigenous employment strategy, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. We value lived experience, community connection and diverse career pathways. 

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations (Hepatitis B) checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Work Rights?

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 Dr Mark Allenby via m.allenby@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 are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Applications close on Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61235).