Postdoctoral Research Fellow/research Fellow – Co-design
UQ Herston, Queensland
Job Description
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Academic Level A/B
Full-time, fixed-term position through to 31 December 2026
Closing date Sunday 26 March 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (R-23332)
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow, with expertise in co-design, qualitative or participatory research, to join the dedicated research team within our world-leading School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
In this role you will have the opportunity to support and manage research associated with the MRFF funded project: Unspoken, Unheard, Unmet: Improving Access to Preventative Health Care through Better Conversations about Care. This project aims to co-design, implement, and evaluate “Better Conversations”: an interdisciplinary, multi-component intervention to support people with communication disability to have better conversations about aged care. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow, will be responsible for managing the effective implementation of this research, including study initiation processes, project implementation and delivery, and collaborator relationships.
This position is located at our , UQ’s premier campus for clinical health teaching and research.
As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level A), key responsibilities will include:
Research
Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing, exhibiting in high quality outlets and presenting at conferences.
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).
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.
Contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.
As a Research Fellow (Level B), key responsibilities will include:
Research
Develop an independent and/or team research program to achieve national recognition and impact in the research area.
Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in national research journals, other appropriate refereed publications and conference publications, with a lead role in some outputs.
Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.
Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.
Supervision and Researcher Development
Demonstrate a track record of the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students.
Effectively lead and develop supervisee performance and conduct by providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.
Manage staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with University policy and procedures.
Citizenship and Service
Demonstrate behaviours that align to the UQ values.
Effectively and efficiently manage internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.
Actively pursue and develop external links and partnerships by cultivating relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.
This role is subject to The University’s .
About You
To be considered at Level A , you will possess:
Qualifications in health or social sciences, with completion or near completion of a PhD.
Experience using co-design, qualitative or participatory research methods.
An emerging profile in research in the discipline area, demonstrated through evidence of an established record of publications in high-quality peer-reviewed outlets such as reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
An ability to work independently and collaboratively, whilst prioritising own workload and meeting deadlines.
To be considered at Level B , you will possess:
Completion of a PhD in health or social sciences.
Experience and a growing profile in co-design, qualitative or participatory research.
A developing track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining, and managing external research funding.
A growing record of supervision of Honours and Research by Higher Degree students to successful completion.
Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.
What We Can Offer
This is a full-time (100% FTE), fixed-term position through to 31 December 2026 at Academic Level A or Level B commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.
The full-time equivalent base salary at Level A will be in the range $74,308 – $99,426 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $86,941 – $116,329 per annum.
The full-time equivalent base salary at Level B will be in the range $104,579- $124,187 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $122,358 – $145,299 per annum.
The following flexible employment options may be available for this role: part time/job share; some working from home; variable start or finish times; compressed hours; purchased leave; flex-time.
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Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Dr Sarah Wallace (NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences) via .
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
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