Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Indigenous Engagement

Academic Level A

Part-time, fixed-term position commencing ASAP through to 29 March 2024

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

Closing date Wednesday 5 April 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (R-23838)

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Indigenous Engagement to join our world-leading School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences.

This is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team in the design and development of a new digital platform called the ‘Grow & Go Toolbox’ as part of the project. This new digital platform supports parents and families, and education and health professionals in providing nutrition to young children in their care. Additionally, new co-designed resources are being developed to support parents and families to create supportive food and feeding environments for children under the age of 5 years.

As the Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Indigenous Engagement, you will be responsible for building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key audiences and stakeholders including community members, health professionals, health services, media and design companies engaged in this project. You will lead communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers to ensure that Indigenous communities needs are identified and that the website design and accompanying resources produced are co-designed, culturally appropriate and meet the needs of Indigenous consumers.

Key responsibilities will include:

Research

Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.

Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.

Work with colleagues in the development of joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.

Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.

Develop a coherent research program and an emerging research profile.

Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.

Supervision and Researcher Development

Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).

Demonstrate personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.

Effectively lead and develop supervisee performance and conduct by providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.

As appropriate, manage research support staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with University policy and procedures.

Citizenship and Service

Demonstrate citizenship behaviours that align to the UQ values.

Show leadership of self through collaboration and active participation in priority activities for the unit.

Contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.

Collaborate in service activities external to the immediate organisation unit.

Begin to develop external links and partnerships by cultivating relationships with Indigenous organisations, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.

This role is subject to The University’s .

About You

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Postdoctoral Research Fellow who has experience in engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and excellent collaborative working skills. You will be capable of showcasing knowledge generated from the research, and drive impacts and outputs.

In addition, you will possess:

Completion or near completion of a PhD in Health or Social Sciences discipline areas.

An emerging profile in research in Indigenous Health or a related area.

An understanding of stakeholder engagement and relationship management, including with Indigenous communities, and communication across multiple fora.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

What We Can Offer 

This is a part time (0.2FTE), fixed-term position through to March 2024 at Academic Level A.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range of $74,308 – $99,426 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range of $100,262 – $106,654 per annum.

The following flexible employment options may be available for this role: some working from home; variable start or finish times; compressed hours. The successful applicant can also be located interstate as remote working is available. 

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Questions? 

To discuss this role please contact Dr Clare Dix (Principal Project Manager, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences) via email at .

For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply?  

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section

Resume 

Other Information  

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Mandatory Immunisations:

Working with Children (Blue Card):

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