Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Food Process Technologies

About the role

The University of Queensland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a collaborative, industry-focused project supported by the Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA). Based at the Long Pocket campus, the fellow develops processing technologies that improve the functionality of novel oilseed-derived ingredients for dairy applications. The position is full-time (100%) and fixed-term until 30 June 2028, with a base salary of $85,372 to $113,659 plus 17% superannuation (Academic Level A).

Key responsibilities

• Investigate and optimise processing technologies, and share findings through reports, presentations, conferences and peer-reviewed publications.
• Contribute to research funding applications.
• Support the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, and work with project research staff.
• Contribute to team priorities, university service and relationships with industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community.
• Work with research and industry partners to turn research into solutions with potential for adoption and commercialisation.

Required profile

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Bioprocessing or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated research experience in dairy science, plant proteins or protein functionality for food applications.
• An emerging research profile in food science, food processing or a related discipline.
• Evidence of publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and of presenting research at conferences or to stakeholders.
• Evidence of contributing to external research funding applications and collaborative projects.
• Capacity to supervise students, develop researchers and build relationships with industry partners.
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment; employer-sponsored work rights are not available.

Required skills

• Ability to apply and critically evaluate research methods relevant to food processing, ingredient functionality, quality and stability.
• Ability to apply and critically evaluate research methods relevant to food processing, ingredient functionality, quality and stability.

What we offer

• Access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant-writing support and greater research funding opportunities.
• Group of Eight university membership, recognition of prior service, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and flexible working arrangements.

Applications close 3 December 2026. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and answers to the 'About You' questions through the university's online application system; email applications are not accepted. Pre-employment checks may include right-to-work verification, qualification and professional registration checks, criminal history, immunisations, First Aid/CPR certification and Blue Card checks.