Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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• 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
• Academic Level A
• School of Science, Technology and Engineering
• Full-Time
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• Level A, $77,996 - $105,612 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 3 years
• School of Science Technology and Engineering (SSTE)

School of Science, Technology and Engineering brings together all non-health related STEM disciplines to create a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment that fosters innovative and impactful research and educational outcomes.

Our research has been independently rated as above or well-above world standard in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Materials Engineering, and Technology. We have research and funding agreements with local, national, and international funding agencies, as well as industry. Along with UniSC colleagues from other Schools, we are founding partners with the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN), and members of the Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing Hub (ARM-Hub), a number of Collaborative Research Centres (SmartSat, Honeybee Products, Marine Bioproducts), the Galapagos Science Centre, and the Queensland Defence Science Alliance. We are extremely proud of our success in the recent Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 with UniSC placing 1st in Queensland and equal 29th in the world overall, with specific global results of 6th for Clean Water and Sanitation, 14th for Life Below Water, 15th for Life on Land, and 17th for Partnerships for the Goal.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our project team to undertake research into the discovery and development of bioactive compounds in Australian stingless bee propolis. The project titled _"Unlocking stingless bee propolis for a sustainable future"_ will expand on research by UniSC's Centre for Bioinnovation that identified for the first time 16 types of Australian high-grade propolis, or 'bee glue' produced by honeybees, brimming with enough antioxidants and other chemical properties to spark a new national industry for food and health products.

This position offers a unique chance to focus on advancing knowledge and making a meaningful impact through ground-breaking research. As a part of our dynamic research team, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, fostering an environment conducive to innovative and high-impact research projects. This role provides an opportunity to pursue research initiatives aligned with your expertise and interests, contributing to the advancement of your field and addressing pressing global challenges. Join us in this exciting journey of discovery and play a pivotal role in shaping a better tomorrow through your research contributions.

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You possess a positive and engaging demeanour, enabling excellence for research outcomes, colleagues and project partners. Your well-developed interpersonal skills and exceptional written and verbal communication allow you to successfully communicate research findings. You enjoy interdisciplinary research, collaborate cohesively and share your expertise to contribute to the ongoing success of research outcomes.