Designation/Position- Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, University of Queensland, Australia offers postdoctoral research position for candidates having PhD or equivalent in a relevant area of Chemistry (quantum chemistry, organic synthesis, and materials synthesis).
About- The School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences (SCMB) combines the disciplines of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Parasitology into a single academic unit. The School has modern research laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and research infrastructure. The School includes over 50 academic staff, who are widely published internationally and have extensive research backgrounds.
Research/Job area– Computational Chemistry and Organic Material Synthesis
Location- The School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, University of Queensland, Australia
Eligibility/Qualification- Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in a relevant area of Chemistry (quantum chemistry, organic synthesis, and materials synthesis). You will have a sound knowledge of organic devices and the factors that are important in material designing organic materials, and demonstrate understanding of materials’ thermal (DSC, TGA) and electrochemical properties. You should also have high level writing abilities and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team in an integrated program of work.
Job/Position Description- The position will conduct research into the development of novel computational approaches to modelling organic reactivity, and the design, synthesis and characterisation of organic chromophores for organic light-emitting diodes for lighting and/or photo-detectors. There will be collaboration with colleagues in the development of joint research projects and findings will be presented at group meetings and seminars.
This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at Academic Level A. The remuneration package will be in the range $64,533 – $87,535 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $75,503 – $102,416 p.a.).
How to Apply- To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.
For information on completing the application process click here.
For Contact- Dr Elizabeth Krenske on +61 7 3365 4632 or e.krenske@uq.edu.au
