Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Health Research
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Health Research
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Job Description
Full-time fixed-term position through to 31st December 2026
Base salary will be in the range $80448 - $% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Based at our Toowoomba campus
About This Opportunity
The Rural Clinical School Research Centre is on the lookout for a driven and talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead impactful health research that makes a real difference.
Were seeking someone with a PhD (or equivalent experience) in health research epidemiology statistics or health services researchsomeone who thrives in a mixed-methods environment and brings a proven record of high-quality research output.
In this role youll independently drive innovative research collaborate with a dynamic team and co-create high-impact publications reports and communications. You will support and coordinate research projects with the Supervisor in a non-lab-based environment with competency to conduct high quality mixed-methods research.
If youre passionate about rural health love working in a collaborative research environment and bring exceptional communication skillswe want to hear from you.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research: Lead and execute high-quality mixed-methods research by applying best-practice methodologies overseeing data collection (e.g. surveys interviews) managing participant recruitment and maintaining accurate records in line with protocols and policies in a non-lab-based environment.
Drive research impact and collaboration by analysing data producing publishable outputs in reputable outlets contributing to joint projects tracking project progress and delivering timely reports to stakeholders and supervisors.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).
Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships demonstrate leadership through mentoring engage in internal service roles and committees perform administrative functions provide support to colleagues and uphold university values.
For a full position description please contact
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQs Criteria for Academic Performance.
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.
At the core of our teaching remains our students and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders regardless of personal financial or geographical barriers.
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 greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave 17.5% annual leave loading flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
Completion or near completion of a Ph.D. in a medicine or health-related field.
An emerging research profile in the discipline area.
Evidence of leading coordinating and participating in non-lab-based research
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining research funding.
Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions toward external service activities.
Ability to work within a fast-paced flexible and supportive team environment.
Understanding of and experience working in a rural health care/workforce research environment is preferred but not necessary.
A current Queensland drivers license.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks including right to work in Australia criminal check education check.
Work Rights:You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment
Questions
For more information about this opportunity please contact Dr Bushra Nasir .
For application queries please contact stating the job reference number (below)in the subject line.
Want to Apply
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter
Responses to the About You section
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair equitable and inclusive selection process which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who dont meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. Were dedicated to equity diversity and inclusion fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. Were committed to attracting retaining and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Sunday 20th July at 11.00pm AEST (R-51416). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 29th July.
Employment Type
Full-Time
