Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a leading applied research program developing innovative timber structural systems for portable and small-footprint buildings. Based at UQ and funded by Australian and Forest Wood Innovations (AFWI), this role combines research and hands-on delivery, leading prototype design through to real-world implementation. You will provide structural expertise, coordinate projects, collaborate with industry partners, and publish high-quality research and technical outputs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Lead research in timber and prefabricated systems, deliver high-quality outputs, provide structural expertise, coordinate projects and partners, support funding, and contribute to knowledge transfer and research development.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise and mentor undergraduate and research students, support their development, provide feedback and coaching, manage research staff, and address conflicts in line with University policies.
• Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate UQ values, build partnerships, collaborate across teams, support unit operations, contribute to service and committees, and develop external industry and community links.
• Teaching and Learning: As a research-focused position, there is no formal requirement for undergraduate teaching. However, you will be encouraged to contribute to teaching activities where appropriate and to support student learning and engagement.

This is a research focused position.