Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer in Geotechnical Engineering

School of Civil Engineering – Faculty of EAIT Full-time (100%), fixed-term position until 26 June 2026 Base salary will be in the range $82,057.75 - $109,246.18 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A) Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane About This Opportunity We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer in geotechnical engineering with a strong background in electromagnetic methods and data analysis who can contribute towards our program of research. This exciting opportunity involves conducting research on the electromagnetic characterisation of geomaterials. Additionally, you will participate in a TMR-funded project focused on analysing the conditions along transport infrastructure in North Queensland. Key responsibilities will include: Research: Analysing remote-sensing data to detect infrastructure movement, conducting lab tests to characterise geomaterials, and producing high-quality research. It includes contributing to funding applications, collaborating on projects, supporting knowledge translation and potential commercialisation, and developing a coherent research program using best-practice methodologies. Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervising research students, supporting their development through effective feedback and coaching, managing research staff in line with university policies, and promptly resolving any conflicts or grievances. Teaching: Assisting senior academics in delivering high-quality teaching materials, contributing to coursework teaching, and supporting the supervision, mentoring, and training of Honours and postgraduate students. Citizenship and Service: Demonstrating UQ-aligned citizenship, collaborating on priority activities, supporting unit operations, contributing to service and committee work, engaging in external service, and beginning to build partnerships with industry, government, and the community. This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development. The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. About You Completion or near completion of a PhD in geotechnical engineering. An emerging profile in research in the discipline area. Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences. Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding. Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, mandatory immunisations, etc. Work Rights? You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Alexander Scheuermann via For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume Cover letter Responses to the ‘About You’ section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close on Sunday, 4 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-58375). #LI-DNI #J-18808-Ljbffr