At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct impactful research on First Nations health and wellbeing.
- Company: Join UQ, a leading Group of Eight university with a diverse community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work, generous leave, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a difference in First Nations health while advancing your academic career.
- Qualifications: PhD completion or nearing completion in relevant fields; qualitative research experience required.
The predicted salary is between 85373 - 113660 $ per year.
First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research team within the School of Public Health is offering a part-time (0.8 FTE minimum) or full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term position for up to 2 years. Base salary will be in the range $85,373 to $113,660 + 17% super (Academic Level A). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is based at our Herston Campus.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct qualitative and participatory research activities, including participant recruitment and retention, interviews, longitudinal data collection, ethics and governance processes, research data management, qualitative analysis, and interpretation of findings to support project outcomes.
- Prepare research reports, scholarly publications, conference presentations, dissemination materials, and contribute to competitive research funding applications.
About You:
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline, which may include public health, psychology, statistics or another field that supports the objectives of the research program.
- Demonstrated experience in qualitative research design, participant recruitment, data collection and qualitative data analysis.
- Experience in participatory, co-design or community-engaged research approaches, or the demonstrated capacity to develop this experience.
- Evidence of contributing to research outputs, such as peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, reports or other forms of scholarly dissemination.
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. We are dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals.
UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. UQ encourages applications from people who bring diversity – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. We also support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.
Other benefits include:
- Generous leave provisions
- 17% superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements
- Health and wellness discounts
Pre-employment checks:
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications. 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.
Applications:
Applications close Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 18th November 2026.
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