ARC Grant-Funded Researcher A

Job no: 517499

Work type: Fixed term - Full-time

Campus: Adelaide

Categories: Level A, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

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

Fixed-term, 1FTE position available for 12 months

This position is funded by Professor Shaobin Wang's ARC Laureate Project (FL The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the project by developing nanostructured single atom materials for environmental and sustainable catalysis, conducting mechanistic studies, and enabling large-scale materials production and applications. The initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance or the successful attainment of University or external fellowship funding (e.g., NHMRC, DECRA and new ARC fellowship)

This is an ARC funded postdoc position for developing upscaled single atom catalysts for water purification.

To be successful you will need:

• Completion of PhD degree in the relevant discipline or have equivalent qualifications or research experience in Materials, Environmental and Chemical Engineering in recent five years
• Evidenced research experience in the single atom (SAC) materials synthesis, analyses, and performance test, and mechanistic studies of catalytic processes for advanced oxidation technologies
• Strong track record in publications in high impact journals as first author and co-author such as Nature Water, Nature Communications, Advanced Materials or equivalent
• Ability to perform administrative functions in lab/group primarily connected with the area of research in SAC materials, characterisations and analyses
• Ability to provide advice and support to postgraduates (PhDs and master students) and honours students.

The path to Adelaide University

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Applications close 11:55pm, Tuesday 4th November 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:

Xiaoguang Duan

Associate Professor

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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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Advertised: 21 Oct :00 AM

Applications close:04 Nov :55 PM