Physics Postdoc Jobs (with Salaries)

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Biomechanical Research Engineer

This is a Part time job

Salary + Super + Wellbeing Days and more
Innovative team transforming patient outcomes
Fixed term (6 months) part-time with potential to extend

Salary + Super + Wellbeing Days and more
Innovative team transforming patient outcomes
Fixed term (6 months) part-time with potential to extend

Be part of a team revolutionising back pain management and maximising elite athlete performance by optimising sleep posture and sleep quality.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Listed twenty six days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow

at Queensland University of Technology

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD

AUD$96,342 to $130,737 OR AUD$137,608 to $163,427

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for two (2) years
Based at the QUT Gardens Point campus in the heart of the CBD

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for two (2) years
Based at the QUT Gardens Point campus in the heart of the CBD

Play a crucial role in the collaborative project with other universities and industry partners focusing on Power Quality Analysis and Modelling.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

Postdoctoral / Research - Theoretical Quantum Physics

at The University of Queensland

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

St Lucia, Brisbane QLD

$83k - $138k p.a. + 17% super

Work within a highly collaborative and globally connected research environment.
One role focuses on nonequilibrium superfluids
The second role focuses on quantum thermodynamics

Work within a highly collaborative and globally connected research environment.
One role focuses on nonequilibrium superfluids
The second role focuses on quantum thermodynamics

Join SMP for 2 Postdoctoral/Research Fellow roles in theoretical quantum physics, advancing nonequilibrium systems and quantum thermodynamics.

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Rsch Fellow in Quantum Algorithms (Decarbonisation)

at The University of Queensland

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

St Lucia, Brisbane QLD

$83698 - $138769 p.a. + 17% super + leave loading

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Fast track your career with our early career academic development program

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Fast track your career with our early career academic development program

Join a fast-growing quantum research team tackling real-world decarbonisation challenges.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Post-doctoral Researcher

at University of Tasmania

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC

$114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation

Full Time, Fixed term opportunity based in Fishermans Bend, Victoria
Work in Australia’s largest urban innovation precinct
Work at the forefront of maritime propulsion research

Full Time, Fixed term opportunity based in Fishermans Bend, Victoria
Work in Australia’s largest urban innovation precinct
Work at the forefront of maritime propulsion research

Advance the future of maritime propulsion by leading cutting‑edge fluid dynamics research at the forefront of Australia’s defence innovation

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer - Condition Monitoring

at The University of Queensland

This is a Full time job

St Lucia, Brisbane QLD

$83698.92 - $111431.10 p.a. + 17% super

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Collaborate with highly awarded, world-class colleagues

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Collaborate with highly awarded, world-class colleagues

Join UQ's Australasian Transformer Innovation Centre to advance transformer performance and asset life in renewable power systems.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate / Fellow Upconversion Quantum Microscopy

at University of Technology Sydney

This is a Full time job

Broadway, Sydney NSW

As the Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Upconversion Quantum Microscopy, you will work under the supervisor of Prof. Jiajia Zhou.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Research Assistant- Neuroscience

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

17% super + leave loading

From $88,670 p.a. (HEW Level 5) plus 17% super and annual leave loading
Support impactful neurodegenerative disease research
Work alongside experts in neurodegenerative disease research

From $88,670 p.a. (HEW Level 5) plus 17% super and annual leave loading
Support impactful neurodegenerative disease research
Work alongside experts in neurodegenerative disease research

Contribute to neurodegenerative disease research & help uncover mechanisms behind Parkinson's disease & related conditions as a research assistant.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Research Fellow - Quantum Gravity and Quantum Information

at The University Of Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

super 17%

Interdisciplinary research at the nexus of quantum information and gravity
Actively participate in consortium activities, workshops and exchanges
Join a dynamic Mathematical Quantum Information team

Interdisciplinary research at the nexus of quantum information and gravity
Actively participate in consortium activities, workshops and exchanges
Join a dynamic Mathematical Quantum Information team

Work at the intersection of quantum information and quantum gravity, pursuing independent research while collaborating within the Mathematical Quantum

subClassification: Mathematics, Statistics & Information SciencesMathematics, Statistics & Information Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Biomechanical Research Engineer

at SD Laboratories

This is a Part time job

Prahran, Melbourne VIC

Salary + Super + Wellbeing Days and more
Innovative team transforming patient outcomes
Fixed term (6 months) part-time with potential to extend

Salary + Super + Wellbeing Days and more
Innovative team transforming patient outcomes
Fixed term (6 months) part-time with potential to extend

Be part of a team revolutionising back pain management and maximising elite athlete performance by optimising sleep posture and sleep quality.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Post-doctoral Researcher

at University of Tasmania

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Launceston, Launceston & North East TAS

$114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation

Full Time, Fixed term opportunity based in Newnham - Launceston, Tasmania
Work at the forefront of maritime propulsion research
Access to world-class facilities, including the Cavitation Research Laboratory

Full Time, Fixed term opportunity based in Newnham - Launceston, Tasmania
Work at the forefront of maritime propulsion research
Access to world-class facilities, including the Cavitation Research Laboratory

Bring your fluid mechanics expertise to a role where the research directly advances Australia’s defence capability

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Post Doctoral Research Scientist

at St Vincent’s Public Hospital Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW

$87813.00 - $116824.00 p.a. + +super + salary pack

Purpose-driven non-profit research with real-world impact in health and science.
Work in a collaborative, high-performing postdoctoral research team.
Strong career development in a stable 12-month full-time role.

Purpose-driven non-profit research with real-world impact in health and science.
Work in a collaborative, high-performing postdoctoral research team.
Strong career development in a stable 12-month full-time role.

Post Doctoral Research Scientist in a non-profit team delivering high-impact research in a 12-month role with strong development. Apply Now!!

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

13d ago

Listed eight days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Vanadium ore hyperspectral characterisation

at JCU: James Cook University, Australia

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$80,371 - $107,395p.a. + up to 17% super

Generous superannuation with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
Work and life balance with employee benefits including five weeks annual leave
Well-equipped on-campus facilities including medical, cafes, gym and childcare

Generous superannuation with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
Work and life balance with employee benefits including five weeks annual leave
Well-equipped on-campus facilities including medical, cafes, gym and childcare

This position involves close collaboration with Critical Minerals Queensland and external industry stakeholders.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Research Associate

at Curtin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$83,371 - $112,487 (ALA) + 17% superannuation

12-month fixed term, full-time contract based at Bentley Campus
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Diverse & dynamic team fostering innovation, collaboration & sustainability

12-month fixed term, full-time contract based at Bentley Campus
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Diverse & dynamic team fostering innovation, collaboration & sustainability

Join an innovative research project advancing AI, robotics, and digital twin technologies for smarter, safer road infrastructure.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Behavioural Neuroscience

at Monash University

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$86,195 - $116,981 pa Level A plus 17% super

Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Join our inclusive, collaborative community
Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Join our inclusive, collaborative community
Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Department of Neuroscience has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Research Fellow - Implementation Science

at Queensland University of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Total remuneration: $137,608 to $163,427 pa

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for 3 years
Based in Queensland

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for 3 years
Based in Queensland

The appointee's primary responsibility will be to support the delivery of the SAFEST study in a NHMRC-funded hybrid trial.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

11d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Lecturer - Experimental Physics

at Adelaide University

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

Salary Range: $114,917 - $135,932 pa + 17% Super

Based in School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, City East Campus
Salary Range: $114,917 - $135,932 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
Shape next-generation gravitational wave detectors

Based in School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, City East Campus
Salary Range: $114,917 - $135,932 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
Shape next-generation gravitational wave detectors

Lead research and teaching in experimental physics, focusing on gravitational wave instrumentation and next-generation detectors like Cosmic Explorer.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

21d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

PhD Scholarships (Two Available)

at Centre for Railway Engineering, CQUniversity

This is a Full time job

Rockhampton, Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast QLD

$33,533 per year

These programs offer the candidate a chance to work on interesting control systems challenges for ground vehicle suspension design and optimization.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

15d ago

Listed five days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate- Generative AI

at University of Technology Sydney

This is a Full time job

Broadway, Sydney NSW

$95565 to $116393 per Year

Work with the CI at UTS across the full research lifecycle of the ARC Discovery Project

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Digital Research Analyst

at Intersect Australia Ltd

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Supportive culture, flexible work, 37.5 hour week
Competitive Salary + benefits
National presence: Possible second role based in Adelaide, Sydney or Canberra

Supportive culture, flexible work, 37.5 hour week
Competitive Salary + benefits
National presence: Possible second role based in Adelaide, Sydney or Canberra

Empower groundbreaking research. Support university academics with high-performance computing, data tools, and tech expertise.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer - Cardiovascular Spatial Biology

at The University of Queensland

This is a Full time job

Auchenflower, Brisbane QLD

$83698 - $111431 p.a. + 17% super + leave loading

Develop publications and grants using advanced computational methods
Apply spatial biology and imaging analysis to multi-modal clinical datasets
Collaborate with UQ, hospitals and institutes to deliver translational research

Develop publications and grants using advanced computational methods
Apply spatial biology and imaging analysis to multi-modal clinical datasets
Collaborate with UQ, hospitals and institutes to deliver translational research

Build your research profile in a collaborative, multidisciplinary cardiovascular program using spatial biology, imaging and computational analysis.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Research Scientist – Mass Spectrometry

at MASSAFFINITY PTY LTD

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW

Broad hands-on role spanning LC-MS/MS, proteomics, and small molecule analysis
Join an early-stage biotech building next-generation drug discovery workflows
Strong opportunity for technical growth, ownership, and leadership development

Broad hands-on role spanning LC-MS/MS, proteomics, and small molecule analysis
Join an early-stage biotech building next-generation drug discovery workflows
Strong opportunity for technical growth, ownership, and leadership development

Join a growing biotech building next-generation LC-MS and proteomics workflows for drug discovery.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate/Research Fellow

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bedford Park, Adelaide SA

$90930 - $137122 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Cutting-edge MND research with real-world impact
Collaborate with global research and industry partners
Grow your research career in a high-impact environment

Cutting-edge MND research with real-world impact
Collaborate with global research and industry partners
Grow your research career in a high-impact environment

Advance impactful MND research across Level A-B roles, using cutting-edge stem cell models to drive discovery, collaboration and real-world outcomes.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

8d ago

Listed four days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer - Condition Monitoring

at The University of Queensland

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

St Lucia, Brisbane QLD

$83698.92 - $111431.10 p.a. + 17% super

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Collaborate with highly awarded, world-class colleagues

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Collaborate with highly awarded, world-class colleagues

Join UQ's Australasian Transformer Innovation Centre to advance transformer performance and asset life in renewable power systems.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Research Officer - Neuroscience

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

17% super + leave loading

From $99,161 p.a. + 17% super & leave loading. New rates scheduled to apply.
Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
Work on cutting-edge neuroscience research

From $99,161 p.a. + 17% super & leave loading. New rates scheduled to apply.
Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
Work on cutting-edge neuroscience research

Advance our understanding of brain disease through cutting-edge translational neuroscience research, as a Research Officer.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Neurodegeneration Research

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

17% super + leave loading

$123,435 per annum plus 17% superannuation & annual leave loading.
Access advanced imaging and molecular neuroscience technologies
Collaborative and high-performing research team

$123,435 per annum plus 17% superannuation & annual leave loading.
Access advanced imaging and molecular neuroscience technologies
Collaborative and high-performing research team

Exciting postdoctoral opportunity in translational neuroscience research focused on Parkinson's disease and neurodegeneration.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Research Fellow

at Victoria University

This is a Part time job

Footscray, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$113,221 – $134,449 per year (pro rata)

Located at our Footscray Park campus
Join our collaborative and supportive research team
Exciting new research opportunity within our Institute for Health and Sport

Located at our Footscray Park campus
Join our collaborative and supportive research team
Exciting new research opportunity within our Institute for Health and Sport

Seeking a skilled post-doctoral researcher to progress the understanding of the role of exercise as medicine and provide academic research excellence

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

NEUROPHYSIOLOGY SCIENTISTS

at Neurophysiology Services Australia Pty L td

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Roles available in Melbourne and on the Gold Coast/Brisbane
Friendly colleagues and surgical teams
Excellent opportunity for growth and development

Roles available in Melbourne and on the Gold Coast/Brisbane
Friendly colleagues and surgical teams
Excellent opportunity for growth and development

Join NSA for impactful work, top training, expert teams, and travel across Australia, where every case is a chance to grow and make a real difference!

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago