A$83,699 – A$111KPart TimeEN
UQ Business School within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Part Time (60%), fixed-term position for up to 16 months
Base salary will be in the range $83,698.91 - $111,431.10 + 17% super (Academic Level A)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to deepen their scholarly impact and build a distinctive research profile in green iron and steel, with a strong emphasis on energy and green finance in the context of Australia–China cooperation. Working within a highly collaborative, internationally engaged research environment, you will contribute to policy-relevant research that supports the global transition to low-carbon industrial systems and strengthens UQ’s reputation for purposeful, globally connected research.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research
Lead and contribute to policy-relevant research on green iron and steel investment, finance and policy, including green hydrogen and renewable energy systems, with a focus on Australia, China and global markets.
Analyse trade, investment and policy data to identify trends, drivers and scenarios for green metals collaboration.
Produce high-quality academic publications and policy-oriented outputs, including briefs and reports, and contribute to competitive research funding applications.
Translate research findings into practical outcomes and support engagement activities such as policy dialogues, webinars and stakeholder forums with industry, finance and government partners.
Supervision and Researcher Development
Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, providing guidance, feedback and professional development support.
Support the development and coordination of research support staff in line with University policies and values.
Citizenship and Service
Demonstrate UQ-aligned citizenship behaviours through collaboration, collegiality and participation in priority activities.
Support internal academic and administrative functions, including committee work and the strengthening of external partnerships with industry, government and the wider community.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
You will bring a strong foundation in applied, policy-relevant research and a genuine commitment to contributing to impactful, collaborative scholarship.
You will also demonstrate:
Completion or near completion of a PhD in Economics, Finance, Political Economy or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated research experience in energy-related investment, finance or trade, with an emerging track record of academic and policy-focused publications.
Advanced skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including the collection, cleaning and interpretation of complex trade, investment or policy datasets.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, high-quality academic outputs and accessible policy briefs.
In-depth knowledge of the green energy and decarbonisation landscape, particularly in Australian and Chinese contexts.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary research teams.
Proficiency in written and spoken English, with Chinese language capability highly regarded.
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Industry Professor, Christoph Nedopil via email c.nedopil@business.uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section.
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
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.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-63602).
