(Level A) $98,574 - $109,307 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Fixed term, full-time opportunity for 12 months.
Join a World-Class Research Team Driving Innovation in Catalysis and Energy Applications
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level A) to join Professor Shaobin Wang’s ARC Laureate Project (FL230100178).
This prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Laureate project focuses on the development of advanced nanostructured catalytic materials for cutting-edge applications in water purification and Fenton-like electrochemistry.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to pioneering research in sustainable catalysis and nanomaterials. You will play a key role in designing and synthesizing advanced materials, conducting performance testing, and leading mechanistic studies on electrochemical and catalytic systems. Working as part of a dynamic and collaborative research team, you will also be supported in developing your independent research profile, preparing competitive fellowship applications (e.g., ARC DECRA, NHMRC, and Future Making Fellowship), and expanding your international collaborations.
The role involves engaging in experimental design, operating advanced laboratory instrumentation and analytical equipment, and producing high-quality publications in top-tier journals. You will participate in national and international conferences and meetings, and contribute to the supervision and mentoring of postgraduate students. The successful candidate will also be expected to support administrative and operational tasks in the lab and contribute to a culture of research excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
To be successful you will need:
- Completion of at least four (4) years of tertiary study in the relevant discipline or have equivalent qualifications or research experience in Materials and Chemical Engineering
- Evidence of contribution towards research relevant to the materials synthesis, analyses, and performance test, and mechanistic studies of electrochemistry, electro-Fenton processes for sustainable and purification technologies
- Experience in contributing towards attending conference and seminars
- Experience in publications in high impact journals as first author and co-author
- Ability to perform administrative functions in lab/group primarily connected with the area of research in materials, characterisations and analyses
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.
Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.
Applications close 11:55pm, 12th of June 2025.
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Xiaoguang Duan
Associate Professor, School of Chemical Engineering
P: +61 (8) 831 33867
You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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