• School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences

• Full-time 100% fixed-term position for up to 1 year

• Base salary will be in the range $114824 - $136048 (Academic Level B) 17% Superannuation

• Based at our Child Health Research Centre

About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to further develop their research profile while working with world-class academics clinicians and stakeholders in multidisciplinary research addressing priorities in physical activity and child health. The Research Fellow will conduct research on the role of exercise in enhancing the health and quality of life of children and young adults living with chronic and complex health conditions. This position will be part of the Childrens Physical Activity Research Group and will contribute to externally funded projects while effectively managing research service and engagement activities aligned with UQs values and strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Research

• Plan and conduct data processing and secondary data analysis in collaboration with Chief and Associate Investigators.

• Produce high-quality research outputs including peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations with a lead role in selected outputs.

• Contribute to joint research projects competitive grant applications and the translation of research into practice including knowledge transfer and commercialisation.

Supervision and researcher development

• Supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students and support the development of researcher capability and performance through mentoring feedback and professional development.

• Demonstrate effective people management in accordance with University policies and procedures.

Citizenship and service

• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with UQ values and contribute to team culture and priorities.

• Participate in internal service roles committees and decision-making and support unit operations as required.

• Develop and maintain effective external partnerships with industry government professional bodies and the wider community.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewingUQsCriteria 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 access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• Completion of a PhD in exercise physiology physiotherapy public health or a closely related discipline.

• A developing research profile in the discipline area with a growing track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.

• Demonstrated experience using device-based measures of movement behaviours in children adolescents and young adults.

• Evidence of contributing to the successful acquisition and management of external research funding.

• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to team-based research initiatives with emerging leadership capability.

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in the documentation of research methods and outcomes.

• A developing record of supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students to successful completion.

• Experience contributing to internal service roles alongside engagement in relevant external activities.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks including: right to work in Australia criminal check and Blue Card Checks.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions

For more information about this opportunity please contact Professor Stewart Trost

For application inquiries please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at stating the job reference number (below)in the subject line.

Want to Apply

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the About You section

Our strength 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances please contact .

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.

Applications close Friday 6th February at 11.00pm AEST (R-58564).