The Opportunity

Join the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering as a Research Fellow. You will contribute both independently and as part of a team to collaborative research and development in sustainable energy modelling. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing the net‑zero mission and supporting sustainability targets by performing techno‑economic analysis of various Power‑to‑X conversion pathways. The position places particular emphasis on modelling end‑use scenarios, including—but not limited to—the green‑metals value chain, low‑carbon liquid‑fuel value chain, chemical manufacturing pathways, and comparative assessments across different economic and regulatory contexts.

This position offers the opportunity to develop your scholarly research and professional activities at both national and international levels. You will contribute to writing scientific papers and reports for international journals, participate in conferences and workshops, supervise HDR students, and actively engage with industry partners.

This role reports to A/Prof Rahman Daiyan and has no direct reports

• Salary, Level B, AUD $127,947 to $150,830 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed term – 12 months
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
• Due to project timelines to be considered for this role, candidates must have working rights for Australia

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

UNSW School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering is a global leader in mining, petroleum, and sustainable energy resources engineering. Our multidisciplinary academics deliver internationally recognised research and work closely with industry to develop innovative solutions for the minerals, energy, and low‑carbon sectors. The School is ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in Australia for Mineral & Mining Engineering (QS Subject Rankings 2025), and 10th in the world for Petroleum Engineering (QS Subject Rankings 2025). For more information about our school, please visit UNSW School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering

Skills & Experience:

• A PhD or equivalent in Chemical/Process Engineering or related discipline and/or relevant work experience
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in process simulation software (ASPEN/DWSIM, Excel VBA Programming, Excel and Python coding
• Demonstrated experience in engineering economic analysis including process simulation
• Demonstrated experience in building open-source assessment tools for Power-to-X related themes
• Demonstrated experience with environmental analysis and/or life cycle analysis
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of continually achieve research excellence
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry relevant to research field and track record of significant involvement with the industry/stakeholders
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with diverse range of students and staff
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at Undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines
• Ability and capacity to implement required UNSW health and safety policies and procedures

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: - 

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

To Apply

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

For role-specific inquiries, please contact A/Prof Rahman Daiyan

E: r.daiyan@unsw.edu.au

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Eugene Aves (Talent Acquisition Partner)

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 4 March 2026

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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