Postdoctoral Fellow – Nanoionic Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage

Job Description

Organization: UNSW Sydney – School of Materials Science and Engineering

The School of Materials Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) position focused on research in energy conversion and storage materials. The project aims to develop high-performance nanoionic materials for advanced energy technologies.

The successful candidate will work within the research group led by ARC Industry Fellow Professor Dewei Chu and contribute to cutting-edge research in nanoionics and energy materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in nanoionic materials for energy conversion and storage.
• Develop high-quality scholarly outputs including publications and conference presentations.
• Participate in experimental research including device fabrication and materials characterization.
• Contribute to research project development and research team activities.
• Support supervision of research students.
• Assist in maintaining and overseeing the Nanoionics Laboratory.

Candidate Profile

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience in fabrication of energy conversion and storage devices.
• Hands-on experience with solution chemistry laboratory techniques.
• Expertise in materials characterization techniques such as TEM, SEM, XRD, and EDS.
• Strong research record with peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to conduct independent research and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Position Details

• Salary: $113,000 – $123,000 per year + 17% superannuation.
• Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months.
• Workload: Full-time (35 hours per week).
• Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

UNSW Sydney is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities, offering a vibrant campus environment and strong international collaborations in materials science and engineering.