About This Opportunity
Join a visionary and collaborative research environment within the School of Chemical Engineering, where ambitious ideas are translated into technologies that matter. In this role you will support a cutting-edge research project developing a novel electrochemical system that converts CO₂ adsorption into usable electrical energy. You will be working alongside leading academics and industry collaborators and contribute to advancing scalable clean energy technologies that address global decarbonisation challenges.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research: Establish and progress a focused research program aligned with electrochemical energy systems, including leading experimental work on electrochemical cell and electrolyser design, device scale-up, stack development, performance testing and optimisation. Publish quality research outputs in high-impact outlets, contribute to competitive research funding applications, apply best-practice research methodologies, and support translation of knowledge and technology, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, providing effective feedback, mentoring and professional development. Support positive research culture through responsible conduct of research and collaborative supervision practices.
Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate citizenship behaviours aligned to UQ values by actively participating in School and University activities, contributing to committees and administrative processes as required, supporting colleagues, and beginning to build external partnerships with industry, government and the wider community.
Teaching: Participate in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching as required, delivering high‑quality learning outcomes and responding to student feedback.
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 chemical engineering, electrochemistry, electrochemical engineering or a closely related discipline.
An emerging research profile, including publications in reputable refereed journals and conference presentations.
A strong background in electrochemistry, electrochemical engineering, or related clean energy technologies.
Hands-on experience with electrochemical device design and testing, such as electrolysers, fuel cells, flow batteries or membrane electrochemical systems.
Experience scaling electrochemical systems from laboratory-scale cells to larger single-cell or multi-cell configurations.
Practical skills in electrochemical characterisation, including techniques such as EIS, LSV, CV, chronoamperometry and stability testing.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, troubleshoot experimental systems, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly with academic and industry partners.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Zhuyuan Wang via zhuyuan.wang@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.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and potential mandatory immunisations checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
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.
We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close on Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65558)