Postdoctoral Fellow
- University of New South Wales
- Australia, NSW
- Jun 17, 2026
Job Description:
- One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
- Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
- Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The School of Materials Science and Engineering is one of the top ranked Materials programs in the Asia-Pacific regions and strongly positioned in every facet of materials science and engineering. It offers undergraduate programs in Materials Science and Engineering (Honours), as well as a number of combined degree programs with Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Commerce.
The Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) is expected to contribute towards the research activities of UNSW and the School of Materials Science and Engineering and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to the field of carbon materials. The research focuses on developing novel carbon materials, especially graphene-based nanostructures, for clean energy and sustainable chemical manufacturing.
About the role
- $113K - $121K plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed Term – 2 years
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
- Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
- Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
- Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
- Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
- Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
- Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
- Lead the synthesis, functionalization, and intercalation of graphene and graphene-oxide materials including optimizing morphology, defect chemistry, and interlayer spacing to target enhanced mass transport and energy-storage performance.
- Conduct advanced in-situ and operando characterisation, including EC-TEM, synchrotron XANES/EXAFS, Raman, FTIR and XPS, to investigate the physical and chemical structure of the graphene-based materials.
- Implement electrochemical testing protocols (cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge–discharge, impedance spectroscopy) on graphene-based materials and analyse the performance metrics.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or a related discipline, with expertise in carbon nanomaterials.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with developments in graphene-based materials, including recent advances in GO/rGO synthesis and functionalisation.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision, including the independent conduct of experimental work, particularly in the field of 2D materials.
- Demonstrated knowledge and research experience in mass transport through graphene and graphene-based materials, including their applications in membrane separation, nanofluidics or related technologies.
- Demonstrated skills in electrochemical performance evaluation: CV, GCD, EIS for energy storage applications.
- Experience in mentoring HDR and honours students in materials research.
- Strong publication record relative to opportunity, with articles in high-impact journals.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships with both academic and industry partners.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Contact:
Rakesh Joshi
E: [email protected]
Applications close: July 15th, 2026
Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au
UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.
UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).
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Job Description:
- One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
- Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
- Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The School of Materials Science and Engineering is one of the top ranked Materials programs in the Asia-Pacific regions and strongly positioned in every facet of materials science and engineering. It offers undergraduate programs in Materials Science and Engineering (Honours), as well as a number of combined degree programs with Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Commerce.
The Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) is expected to contribute towards the research activities of UNSW and the School of Materials Science and Engineering and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to the field of carbon materials. The research focuses on developing novel carbon materials, especially graphene-based nanostructures, for clean energy and sustainable chemical manufacturing.
About the role
- $113K - $121K plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed Term – 2 years
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
- Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
- Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
- Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
- Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
- Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
- Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
- Lead the synthesis, functionalization, and intercalation of graphene and graphene-oxide materials including optimizing morphology, defect chemistry, and interlayer spacing to target enhanced mass transport and energy-storage performance.
- Conduct advanced in-situ and operando characterisation, including EC-TEM, synchrotron XANES/EXAFS, Raman, FTIR and XPS, to investigate the physical and chemical structure of the graphene-based materials.
- Implement electrochemical testing protocols (cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge–discharge, impedance spectroscopy) on graphene-based materials and analyse the performance metrics.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or a related discipline, with expertise in carbon nanomaterials.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with developments in graphene-based materials, including recent advances in GO/rGO synthesis and functionalisation.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision, including the independent conduct of experimental work, particularly in the field of 2D materials.
- Demonstrated knowledge and research experience in mass transport through graphene and graphene-based materials, including their applications in membrane separation, nanofluidics or related technologies.
- Demonstrated skills in electrochemical performance evaluation: CV, GCD, EIS for energy storage applications.
- Experience in mentoring HDR and honours students in materials research.
- Strong publication record relative to opportunity, with articles in high-impact journals.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships with both academic and industry partners.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Contact:
Rakesh Joshi
E: [email protected]
Applications close: July 15th, 2026
Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au
UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.
UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).
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