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Matt
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Professor of Chemistry
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Who do you work for?
I work for the University of Queensland and Im the Founder of Nanomics BioSystems Pty. Ltd.
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What does your job involve?
Research, teaching, commercialisation of new technology. Managing a large group of highly skilled researchers.
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What do you like most about your job?
Interacting with students and scientists.
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What are the perks of your job?
Travel. The ability to invent new things and to pursue totally new ideas.
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What is the most unusual or fun thing you’ve done in your job?
Guest interview on Bulgarian Radio.
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What inspired you to choose a career in this area?
A love of science & a profound curiosity about the natural world.
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How did you get to where you are now?
Hard work mixed with a passion for science.
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Who or what has been an inspiration to you?
Other notable Australian scientists who have passionately followed their love for science.
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What’s the best advice you’ve been given?
Find a job you love and you’ll never work another day in your life.
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What training/qualifications do you have/need?
Bachelor Science (Honours), major in Chemistry, University of Sydney Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Melbourne.
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What subjects did you study at school?
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Biology.
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What are your career goals/plans for the future?
As well as continuing my research, I would like to help the Australian High-Tech industry (particularly the Biotechnology Industry) become a major world player, thus providing a multitude of opportunities for graduates.
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What career opportunities are there for people in your field?
1.Careers in the public sector including Universities, Research Institutes, CSIRO, government departments etc.
2.Careers in the private sector including the biotechnology industry, the nanotechnology industry, venture capital, banking, patent law firms and other high-tech investment industries.
3.Many overseas opportunities, primarily in the USA and Europe.
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What is the average starting salary for a graduate?
Bachelor of Science (Honours) qualified: $35-55K depending on area of training. Ph.D. qualified: $45-75K depending on area of training.
** Please note that most qualified jobs in High-Tech industries now come with “stock-options” (stocks or shares in the company). If the company is successful, these can frequently be worth more than the salary.
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