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FaBA Postdoctoral Research Fellow Apply locations St Lucia Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-47011
Food and Beverage Accelerator Program: Based in School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Full-time fixed-term position for up to 12 months with possibility to extend
Base salary will be in the range $80,448.78 - $107,104.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
About This Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance their expertise in food technology within the UQ Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sustainability, supported by the Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) – Premium Food and Beverage initiative.
As part of a multidisciplinary research team, you will explore the application of specialized materials in food and beverage innovations, enhancing your research profile and technical skills. You will also contribute to service and engagement within FaBA, with potential opportunities to develop teaching experience during your appointment.
Key responsibilities will include: Establish a research program focused on rheology, grains, size reduction, food processing, and beta-glucan extraction, incorporating best-practice research methodologies.
Publish high-quality research in reputable journals and exhibitions.
Apply for competitive research funding and collaborate on grant applications.
Engage with local and international food science and engineering industries.
Contribute to the commercialization and practical application of research findings.
Support and mentor Honours, Higher Degree by Research students, and research assistants, ensuring effective researcher development.
Effectively manage research support staff and resolve conflicts promptly in line with university policies.
Participate in faculty operations, committees, and internal collaborations while building partnerships with industry, government, and professional bodies to enhance research impact.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.
About UQ Join UQ, a globally renowned institution fostering a vibrant academic community. Collaborate with brilliant minds from around the world in an interdisciplinary environment. Backed by world-class facilities, ample research funding, grant writing support, and post-fellowship contracts via our UQ Amplify initiative, UQ empowers research excellence.
About the Food and Beverage Accelerator Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) is a $160 million initiative to boost growth and innovation in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. Part of the Federal Government's Trailblazer Program, FaBA leverages $50m of government investment with more than $110m from universities and industry.
About You Completion or near completion of a PhD in food science, chemical engineering, colloids and physical chemistry, food processing, extraction and characterization techniques, or closely related discipline.
Experience in laboratory research experiments with food processing techniques, microscopy, spectroscopy, and other characterization techniques.
Strong ability to conduct novel research with limited supervision.
An emerging profile in one or more of the following research areas: food proteins, polysaccharides, drying technologies, extraction of bioactive compounds, fermentability, digestibility, and food science-related discipline.
Evidence of publications in Q1 refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Evidence of successful participation in collaborations, including international and/or industry collaborations.
Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification, blue card check, etc.
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 Dr Alberto Baldelli at 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? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter
Responses to 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.
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Applications close April 13th 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-47011). Interviews are scheduled for April 17th and April 18th.
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