CareerPlan

Research Fellow - Biomass Conversion and Bioprocess Engineering

St Lucia Campus, AUFull-time$119k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Develop expertise in bioprocess engineering and biomass conversion to translate laboratory discoveries into robust, scalable processes for renewable fuels and high-value chemicals.

Role type

Research Fellow (Academic Level B)

Builds

Integrated biomass-to-product platforms and scalable bioprocess workflows

Domain

Industrial biotechnology / Bioprocess engineering

Required skills

Bioprocess engineering, biomass conversion, process development, optimisation, experimental design, biocatalytic systems, fermentation systems, techno-economic evaluation, student supervision

Preferred skills

Lignocellulosic biomass processing, reactor design, scale-up, process integration, enzyme immobilisation, process intensification, continuous processing, process modelling, life-cycle assessment

Responsibilities

Lead development and optimisation of integrated biomass conversion processes; design and conduct bioprocess experiments under industrially relevant conditions; supervise and mentor postgraduate students; contribute to collaborative project planning and funding applications; maintain experimental records and participate in laboratory operations.

Seniority

Mid-senior, hands-on IC with emerging research profile