The University of Sydney is inviting applications from qualified and ambitious researchers for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electrocatalysis. Located at the Darlington Campus, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in sustainable energy conversion, advanced catalyst design, and electrochemical technology within one of Australia’s premier research institutions.
Position Overview
| Designation: | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Research Area: | Electrocatalysis / Chemical Engineering / Materials Chemistry / Clean Energy |
| Host Institution: | The University of Sydney |
| Location: | Darlington Campus, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Job Reference ID: | 0155949 |
| Employment Type: | Full-time, Fixed-term |
Job Description
The successful candidate will join an innovative research environment focused on pioneering electrocatalytic materials for sustainable energy technologies. Key responsibilities include:
- Designing, synthesizing, and characterizing novel electrocatalytic materials for key energy conversion reactions (such as water splitting, CO2 reduction, fuel cells, or battery technologies).
- Operating advanced electrochemical workstations, gas chromatography, and in-situ/operando characterization tools.
- Analyzing experimental data and conducting rigorous physical and chemical characterization (e.g., XRD, SEM/TEM, XPS, Raman spectroscopy).
- Writing high-quality scientific manuscripts for publication in leading international peer-reviewed journals.
- Presenting research findings at national and international conferences and project meetings.
- Assisting with laboratory management, upholding health and safety standards, and co-supervising postgraduate and undergraduate research students.
Last Date- 26 October 2026
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