Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Research Officer, Hybrid Glass X-ray Scintillators

UQ College

. Develop and characterise advanced hybrid glass scintillator materials .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$85,373 - A$113,660 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hybrid glass scintillator materials and synchrotron techniques, with a strong focus on research publication and teaching. Capable of mentoring students and managing research support staff while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

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PhD In Materials ScienceHybrid Glass Materials ExpertiseSynchrotron Techniques ExperienceResearch Publication RecordTeaching And Mentoring Skills

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Hard Skills

Hybrid Glass CharacterisationMelt-Quenching KnowledgeStructure-Property AnalysisMOF Glass SynthesisThin-Film FabricationFlexible Device FabricationStructural Modelling Of Amorphous Materials

Soft Skills

Independent WorkMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationMentoring And Feedback

Certifications & Qualifications

Verification Of Right To Work In Australia

Industry Keywords

Scintillator MaterialsResearch Funding ApplicationsHigh-Impact PublicationsHealth And Safety ComplianceUndergraduate And Postgraduate Teaching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and characterise advanced hybrid glass scintillator materials
Lead synchrotron experiments
Collaborate on detector prototype development
Contribute to high-impact publications, conference presentations, and research funding applications
Supervise HDR and undergraduate students
Support researcher development through mentoring, feedback and professional development
Contribute to management of research support staff and help resolve workplace issues
Support unit operations and maintain compliance with health and safety requirements
Engage with internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Deliver high-quality learning experiences and improve teaching practice based on student feedback and outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD (awarded or near completion) in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field
In-depth understanding of hybrid glass materials, such as MOF glasses, coordination polymer glasses or hybrid metal halide glasses
Knowledge of melt-quenching and structure-property analysis
Hands-on experience with synchrotron techniques, from beamtime proposals through data collection to analysis
A publication record in relevant journals appropriate to career stage
Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
Experience with MOF glass synthesis and characterisation, thin-film or flexible device fabrication, and structural modelling of amorphous materials would be considered favourably
Verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications checks may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

17% super
Visa sponsorship may be offered
Access to world-class facilities and equipment
Grant writing support
Greater research funding opportunities
Staff support and development
Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave
17.5% annual leave loading
Recognition of prior service with other Australian universities
Access to exclusive internal-only vacancies
Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
Employer-sponsored work rights support may be available
Relocation support package may be available