(Level A) $81,293 - $109,307 per annum including an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation applies.

We are seeking two Postdoctoral Research Fellows to work on aqueous batteries and energy storage and conversion devices on a fixed term basis for up to 24 months.

This position is for a materials scientist to work on the design and developing of materials for energy storage applications. Work includes designing and synthesizing high-performance electrode materials and electrolyte systems, conducting various characterizations, designing testing compartments, and testing for battery performance.

The successful applicants will be working in the School of Chemical Engineering, with a diverse range of scientists and engineers with expertise in materials science and engineering for energy-related applications. The research will be interdisciplinary and have a strong fundamental component with cutting-edge materials synthesis and advanced analytical methods. These positions can offer you an exceptional opportunity to work closely with key research participants around the world.

To be successful you will need: 

• A recent PhD degree, or will complete a PhD thesis soon (<6 months), in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or related field.
• Expertise in the synthesis of functional materials and their application in aqueous batteries. Strong background in energy storage and conversion devices such as pouch cells, cylindrical cells, redox flow cells, etc.
• Knowledge and experience in modern materials characterization methodologies, such as microscopy, and in-situ spectroscopy.
• Good teamwork that is suitable for a research group that includes a mixture of undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs and senior academic staff.
• Excellent track record in scientific journal publications.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Tuesday 21 October 2025.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr Junnan Hao
School of Chemical Engineering
P: +61 (8) 831 0998
E: Junnan.hao@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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