Postdoctoral Fellowship in Low Carbon Liquid Fuels, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Brisbane ▼
Canberra
Melbourne

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

103000.00 - 113000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Fellowship to help build Australia's Low Carbon Liquid Fuels industry for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors like aviation, mining, and heavy transport. Focus on sustainable feedstock sourcing from agriculture and forestry for renewable fuels such as SAF and renewable diesel made from biomass, residues, and waste.

Job Responsibility:

Scope and analyse currently available feedstock production, processing and refining options
Identify pathways and barriers to developing domestic LCLF feedstock supply and refining capacity
Carry out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance to CSIRO
Support the Scientific Lead for LCLF and project team to deliver diverse projects to external government and industry clients
Work with Agriculture and Food, Energy and Environment teams to develop novel technologies and strategies
Engage with government, industry and academic networks to develop new project funding proposals

Requirements:

Doctorate (or will shortly satisfy PhD requirements) in relevant discipline area such as Agriculture Science or Engineering, Chemical or Environmental Engineering (with bioenergy focus), Environmental Science, Agricultural Economics, Data Science or Modelling (with agriculture or bioenergy focus)
No more than 3 years (full-time equivalent) of relevant research experience
Understanding/knowledge/experience of the role of agriculture and land-use management in bioenergy/biofuel value chains
Understanding of low carbon liquid fuels in decarbonisation of hard to abate industries
Understanding of regulation and sustainability metrics (e.g. GHG accounting)
High level written and oral communication skills
Sound history of publication in peer reviewed journals and/or authorship of scientific papers, reports, grant applications or patents
Record of science innovation and creativity
Ability to remain productive, positive and resilient in complex, ambiguous and/or uncertain environments

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Leave entitlements
Career development opportunities
Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance may be provided

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 31, 2025

Expiration:
November 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Low Carbon Liquid Fuels

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Brisbane ▼CanberraMelbourne

Category:Research and Development

Contract Type:Employment contract