"Postdoctoral Researcher (Level A/6 Academic, Research only) - Kong Research Group"

Based at La Trobe’s regional campus, Bendigo

• Fixed Term up to 1 year, Full time
• Level A/6 Academic (Research only)
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

This position is for a postdoctoral researcher that will significantly advance research excellence in close collaboration with industry. They will be responsible for leading the research project in Kong research group (Advanced Polymer and Composite Materials Laboratory) in close collaboration with industrial partner, under the MOBIUS umbrella, working closely with other MOBIUS and Kong group postdoctoral researchers and HDR students.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

Essential experience/skills: (please address these selection criteria points below in your application).

1. Completion of a PhD in the relevant discipline (chemistry, polymer science, chemical engineering, materials engineering or similar).
2. Proven hands-on research experience with synthesis of functional polymers and chemical modification of polymers. A strong background in polymer chemistry is essential for this position.
3. Experience with synthesis and characterisation of hydrogels for biomedical applications, preferably bioadhesives and injectable gels.
4. Experience in mechanical and rheological characterisation of gels is essential.
5. Experience in materials characterisation techniques, such as FTIR, NMR, microscopy.
6. Solid understanding of structure-properties relation in polymer systems and design of hydrogels for biomedical applications.

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• On site childcare facilities
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 1st March 2026

Position Enquiries: Ing Kong, Professor, Manufacturing Engineering
I.Kong@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;
Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD Research Officer (Bendigo).pdf

Position open to international applicants. Only visa assistance up to a max. $2000 AUD will be offered and covered by La Trobe Uni. Relocation assistance will be at the cost of the candidature.

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (max 1 page);
• CV to be limited to 5 pages max., outlining only relevant experience, and a link to Google Scholar or a publication list.
• A separate document addressing the first 6 bullet points under the Essential Criteria ‘core requirement’, which is located in the position description.

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