/Part-time (60%), fixed-term position through to December 2025Base salary will be in the range $82,057.75 - $109,246.18 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)Based at ourAbout This OpportunityThis is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Officer to join a cutting-edge research initiative focused on developing innovative, nature-based solutions for treating alkaline mine wastes. Using an integrated approach of extremophiles-plants, this role offers the chance to contribute to transformative environmental outcomes in the mining industry.You’ll be part of the Ecological Engineering in Mining group—an industry-leading team within the newly established Centre for Environmental Responsibility in Mining. Our mission is to pioneer sustainable technologies and deliver actionable knowledge that supports the rehabilitation of mine wastes and severely degraded soils. With a portfolio of large-scale, industry-partnered projects, we’re at the forefront of engineering resilient soil-plant systems that redefine sustainability at mine sites.Key responsibilities will include:Research: Lead the design and implementation of core research activities on microbial and plant remediation of mine wastes, to achieve project milestones. Develop and refine methods and techniques to optimise bioreactor conditions critical to the project's technical objectives. Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s .About UQAs 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.At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.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 of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a 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 including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.About YouCompletion or near completion of a PhD in soil science, specialised in mineralogy, soil biology, and/or soil organic chemistry with relevance to microbial mediated mineral transformationAn emerging profile in research in the discipline area.Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activitiesDemonstrated expert knowledge and skills in an aspect of microscopic and spectroscopic analysis of organo-mineral forms in soil/plant/environmental samples, such as SEM-EDS and/or synchrotron-based X-ray absorption analysis of soil, organics and mineral samples.Demonstrated knowledge about soil organic carbon and organic matter cycles and turnover.Demonstrated skills of soil chemical analysis and microspectral and microstructural analysis of mineral and/or organic phases in soil and processing complex data derived from spectral analysis, such as synchrotron-based X-ray absorption data.The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check.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 Professor Longbin Huang .For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , 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:ResumeCover letter addressing the ‘About You’ sectionOur strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact .Other InformationUQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.Applications close Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-54936). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 8 September.#LI-DNI
