• Queensland Brain Institute

• Full-time fixed-term position for up to 2 years

• Base salary will be in the range $82,057- $109,246 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity  

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance their expertise and build an emerging research profile within their discipline. The role also provides opportunities to contribute to service and engagement activities, supporting the broader goals of the research team and University.

Key responsibilities will include:  

1. Research

• Produce high-quality research outputs and contribute to competitive funding applications.

• Collaborate on joint research projects and support translation of research, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.

• Develop a coherent research program and emerging research profile, using best-practice methodologies.

2. Supervision and Researcher Development

• Supervise Honours and HDR students and support researcher development through feedback, coaching and professional development.

• Manage research support staff and address conflicts or grievances in line with University policies.

3. Citizenship and Service

• Demonstrate UQ values through collaboration, leadership and contribution to internal activities, committees and administrative processes.

• Support external engagement by developing relationships with industry, government, professional bodies and the community.

4. Other

• Comply with University policies, legislation and the UQ Code of Conduct, including OH&S, sustainability and ESOS obligations.

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

About You 

•  Completion or near completion of a PhD in the discipline area.

• An emerging profile in research in the discipline area.

• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.

• Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.

• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia. 

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 Barry Dickson at [email protected]    

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], 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. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected]. 

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 don’t 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 Wednesday 4 February at 11.00pm AEST (R-59748). 

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