Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer - Geophysical Inversion

Description:

• School of Civil Engineering – Faculty of EAIT

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months

• Base salary will be in the range $80,448.78 - $107,104.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Based at our St Lucia Campus, Brisbane

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer in the area of geophysical inversion. We are a seeking a geophysicist with a specific focus on geophysical inversion theories applied to geoelectrics (electric and electromagnetic). You will be working on different projects focused on the characterisation of mine waste.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Conduct research within a multidisciplinary team at the intersection of geophysics and geo/environmental sciences, aiming to produce high-quality outputs through publication in reputable outlets. Contribute to securing competitive research funding and collaborate on joint research projects. Support knowledge transfer to end users through translation and potential commercialisation of intellectual property. Develop a focused research program with a growing profile, drawing on best practice methodologies.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, demonstrating personal effectiveness in guiding researcher development. Provide leadership through feedback, coaching, and professional development to enhance supervisee performance. Where appropriate, manage research support staff in line with university policies, and address conflicts or grievances promptly and appropriately.

• Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate citizenship aligned with UQ values through collaboration, active participation in unit priorities, and support for colleagues during absences. Contribute to internal service roles, decision-making, and committee work, while also engaging in service activities beyond the immediate unit. Begin building external partnerships by fostering relationships with industry, government, professional bodies, and the broader community.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

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.

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in geophysics.

• Background/skills in finite element numerical modelling, geophysical Inversion theories, optimisation and parallel computing.

• Skills in Python programming and Linux environment.

• An 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 activities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, mandatory immunisations, etc.

Work Rights?

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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Thierry Bore via t.bore@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.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

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 do not 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 are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50741)

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