Description:
- School of Mathematics and Physics
- Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 2 years
- Base salary will be in the range of $80,448.78 - $107,104.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
- Based at our St Lucia Campus location
About This Opportunity
The position is directly associated with Global Hub of Advanced Materials and Integrated Optoelectronics (GH-AMIO), supported by the Department of Industry Science and Resources in partnership with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE) and the Australian Academy of Science. The program aims to establish a global hub for the development of cost-effective advanced carbon- and perovskite-based semiconductors intended for light conversion devices, sensors and ultra-high brightness OLEDs, applicable in both laboratory and manufacturing environments. Participants in this project include leading researchers in Australia encompassing the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation-CSIRO, and UK, S. Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan as well as industrial partners in these areas.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Research: 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 Criteria for Academic Performance.
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.
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 commitment 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 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 including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
- Possession of a PhD degree in the field of organic chemistry and/or material chemistry.
- Capability to independently plan and execute chemical synthesis and characterisation effectively and safely with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate and reliable records of conducted work.
- Recent and substantial experience in the development and analysis of organic semiconductor materials.
- Comprehensive understanding of the thermal (DSC, TGA), electrochemical, and photophysical properties of materials.
- Solid knowledge of organic semiconductor devices and the critical factors influencing material design for their applications.
- In-depth knowledge of fundamental photophysical properties in optoelectronic devices, including charge transport, ultra-fast processes, recombination physics, and exciton generation.
- Broad working knowledge of contemporary organic optoelectronics science and technology, along with understanding and awareness of significant trends and developments as reported in recent literature.
- Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team in an integrated work program.
- Skill in presenting research findings to fellow scientists in a clear and concise manner.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- An emerging reputation and a track record of publications in esteemed peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences.
- A developing record of supervising Honours, Masters, and/or Higher Degree Research students.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check.
We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights. You can find out more about life in Australia's Sunshine State here.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact please contact Associate Professor Shih-Chun Lo via ****@uq.edu.au or Associate Professor Ebinazar Namdas ********@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at ******@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing the 'About You' section
Other Information
UQ 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.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to ******@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close 20 April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48265). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 5 May 2025.