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Postdoctoral Research Fellow – solar batteries / redox flow batteries

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

21 March 2026

Location

St Lucia

University of Queensland

Type

Fixed-term

Required Qualifications

PhD in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrochemistry
Expertise in electrode materials and electrolytes for rechargeable batteries
Experience with redox flow batteries and/or solar batteries
Emerging publication record in peer-reviewed journals

Research Areas

Solar batteries
Redox flow batteries
Energy storage technologies
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow – solar batteries / redox flow batteries

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop their expertise and build an emerging research profile in the field of solar batteries and/or redox flow batteries.

The position is a fixed-term appointment within the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and is funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery and linkage Projects. The appointee will work closely with the research group led by Associate Professor Bin Luo, contributing to innovative, high-impact research in energy storage technologies.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Manage the overall project, coordinate tasks, deliverables, and reports.
  • Work closely with project partners, prepare progress reports and participate in regular meetings to discuss project objectives, methodology and outcomes.
  • Conduct research experiments and data analysis, produce quality research outputs, and publish in high-quality outlets.
  • Contribute to knowledge transfer, including supervision of junior researchers, commercialisation of intellectual property, and participate in competitive funding applications.

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

About You

  • Completion of a PhD in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrochemistry.
  • Proven expertise in developing functional materials for rechargeable battery technologies, including electrode materials and electrolytes.
  • Research and/or industry experience with rechargeable batteries, particularly redox flow batteries and/or solar batteries.
  • An emerging publication record in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
  • Experience in contributing to internal service roles and participating in external activities.
  • Demonstrated qualities, including:
    • A high level of drive and enthusiasm.
    • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
    • A strong commitment to UQ’s core values.

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 addressing the ‘About You’ section

Applications close 21 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60918).

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for this Postdoctoral Research Fellow position?

You need a PhD in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrochemistry. Proven expertise in functional materials for rechargeable battery technologies, including electrodes and electrolytes, is essential. Research experience with redox flow batteries or solar batteries, plus an emerging publication record, is required. Learn more about thriving in postdoctoral roles at UQ.

🔬What are the key responsibilities in this solar batteries research role?

Responsibilities include managing the project, coordinating tasks and reports, conducting experiments and data analysis on energy storage technologies, publishing in high-impact journals, supervising juniors, and contributing to funding applications. This is a research-focused position; view UQ’s Academic Performance Criteria. Check research jobs for similar opportunities.

📝How do I apply for this Postdoctoral Research Fellow job at University of Queensland?

Upload your resume and a cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section. Applications close 21 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Ref: R-60918). UQ welcomes inclusive applications. Use our free resume template and cover letter template to prepare.

🔋What research areas does this redox flow batteries position cover?

Focus on developing expertise in solar batteries and/or redox flow batteries within energy storage technologies. Work in AIBN under Associate Professor Bin Luo on ARC-funded projects. Explore postdoc positions in engineering research.

💼Is this a full-time fixed-term role, and what other skills are needed?

Yes, it’s a fixed-term, full-time appointment funded by Australian Research Council. You need excellent communication skills, drive, enthusiasm, and commitment to UQ values. Experience in internal service and external activities is valued. See advice on excelling in research roles.

👥Does the position involve teaching or supervision duties?

Primarily research-focused, with contributions to knowledge transfer including supervision of junior researchers and commercialisation. No specific teaching load mentioned. Refer to UQ’s criteria for academic performance in research roles.
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