About This Opportunity  

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to build an emerging research profile within the Centre for Policy Futures, contributing to its research theme Work Futures and Economic Security.

As a research-focused academic at Level A, you will work closely with senior researchers while progressively developing greater autonomy in your research. You will contribute primarily through high-quality research outputs, with limited involvement in service and engagement activities aligned to your career stage.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Research

• Produce high-quality research outputs through publications in reputable journals and other recognised outlets.

• Undertake qualitative research activities, including interviews, focus groups, and participatory observation.

• Contribute to competitive research funding applications and collaborative research projects.

• Develop an emerging, coherent research profile aligned to the Centre’s research agenda.

• Apply best-practice research methodologies and contribute to knowledge translation activities.

Supervision and Researcher Development

• Contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, as appropriate.

• Support researcher development through effective feedback, collaboration, and mentoring.

Citizenship and Service

• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with UQ values.

• Contribute to internal service and engagement activities appropriate to career stage.

• Support unit operations and collaborative initiatives as required.

This is a part-time (60% FTE), fixed-term position through to 31 December 2026 at Academic Level A. 

About You 

• 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 presentations 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, qualifications, professional registration (e.g. AHPRA), criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. 

Work Rights?

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 Greg Marston at [email protected].   

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job requisition ID 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 

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section 

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are 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 do not 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 Monday, 26 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-58917).

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