Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Magmatic Fertility of Porphyry Copper Deposits

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Magmatic Fertility of Porphyry Copper Deposits Location: St Lucia Campus School of the Environment Full-time, fixed-term positionfor 2 years Base salary will be in the range $104,209.38-$111,431+ 17% super (Academic LevelA) Based at ourvibrantStLucia Campus About This Opportunity Join The University of Queensland as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and contribute tocutting-edgeresearch aimed at tracking magmatic processes associated with mineralisation in porphyry copper deposits. In this role, you will develop and apply machine-learning models to predict mineralisation using accessory minerals such as zircon and apatite, with a particular focus on integrating insights from plutonic,volcanicand sedimentary (detrital) records. This position offers an exciting opportunity to build yourexpertisewithin a high-impact and globally relevant field of geoscience research. You will join the vibrant magmatic petrology research team led by Associate Professor Teresa Ubide, contributing to the ARC Discovery Project “Finding critical copper beneath volcanoes,” in collaboration with leading researchers acrossUQ andThe Australian National University. Based within the School of the Environment, you will have access tostate-of-the-artanalytical facilities at the Centre forGeoanalyticalMass Spectrometry and ANU-RSES, as well as a strong national and international collaborative network. The role also includes opportunities to support PhD student training and supervision, while contributing to service and engagement activities within a dynamic and supportive research environment. Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to: Research:Develop an emerging research profile through the delivery of high-quality research outputs, publication in leading outlets, and the application of best-practice research methodologies to advance a coherent research program. Contribute to collaborative research initiatives and competitive funding applications, supporting joint project development and the translation of research outcomes into end-user impact, including commercialisation opportunities where relevant. Supervision and Researcher Development:Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, supporting researcher capability and professional growth. Provide effective supervision and leadership to supervisees and research staff, including coaching, feedback, performancedevelopmentand management in line with University policies and procedures, and resolving issues as they arise. Citizenship and Service:Demonstratecollaborative leadership and strong citizenship aligned with UQ values through active contribution to unit priorities, service and committee activities, operational support, and the development of internal and external partnerships across industry,governmentand the broader community. This is aresearch focusedposition. Further information can be found by viewingUQ’sCriteria for Academic Performance. About You Completed or near-completion of a PhD in Earth Sciences, with specialisation in geochemistry,petrologyoreconomic geology. Emerging research profiledemonstratedthrough peer-reviewed publications, conferencepresentationsand active engagement in disciplinary research. Strong interest and/or experience in elemental and isotopic microanalysis, particularly of accessory minerals, including in-situ geochemical techniques and data interpretation. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within research teams, with effective time management and delivery against deadlines. Experience engaging with academic, industry and/or government collaborators to support research impact and knowledge exchange. Practical experience with key analytical instruments (e.g. EPMA/SEM, LA-Q-ICP-MS, LA-MC-ICP-MS, SHRIMP) and associated geochemical workflows. Desiredexposure to advanced analyticalormodelling approaches, including machine-learning applications, thermodynamic modelling, and/or assessment of magmatic copper fertility. Desiredcapabilityin field-based geology including detrital sampling. Desired contributions to grant applications, serviceactivitiesand broader research engagement. 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. 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 greaterbenefitsof joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of aGroup of Eightuniversity, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leaveloading, flexible working arrangements,access to exclusive internal-only vacancies,and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contactAssociate Professor Teresa Ubide t.ubide@uq.edu.au.Forapplication inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team attalent@uq.edu.au,statingthe job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, pleaseensure you uploadaresume,cover letter, andresponses to the ‘About You’ section. Other Information Pre-employment checksmayincludeverification of theright 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 mustmaintainunrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights. You can find out more about life inAustralia’s Sunshine State here. We'rededicated toequity, diversity, and inclusion. Werecognise that career pathways and opportunitiesdiffer andencourage applications from candidates who may not meet everycriteriabut candemonstratetheir potentialrelativeto opportunity.We’realso happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailingtalent@uq.edu.auor calling +61 7 3365 2623. Applications close26thJuly 2026at 11.00pm AEST (R-63956). Interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid-August 2026.