About This Opportunity
This role offers a high-impact opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to consolidate and extend their disciplinary expertise while building an independent research profile. The successful candidate will lead and undertake translational research focused on improving treatment pathways, rehabilitation practices, and health outcomes for individuals injured in motor vehicle crashes.
Positioned within the technology-enabled rehabilitation research stream led by Professor Trevor Russell, the role requires demonstrated capability in applying digital and technology-based approaches to healthcare and rehabilitation. Consistent with this level, the position also contributes to service and engagement activities that support the research mission of the University.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research: Produce high-quality research outputs appropriate to career stage, including publication in reputable outlets. Contribute to competitive research funding applications, collaborate on joint research projects, and apply best-practice methodologies. Develop an emerging research profile and support the translation of research outcomes to end users, including knowledge transfer and technology adoption.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students as appropriate, providing effective feedback and support. Assist with the supervision of research staff where required, contributing to a positive research culture in line with University policies and procedures.
Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate citizenship behaviours aligned with UQ values through collaboration, participation, and leadership of self. Contribute to internal service and administrative activities, support unit operations as required, and begin developing external relationships with industry, government, and professional stakeholders.
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, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
Completion or near completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. allied health, health services research, health technology or related field).
Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality research focused on the use of technology in health service delivery, rehabilitation, and health outcomes, including developing and completing research projects and producing publishable outputs.
An emerging track record of research publications in national and/or international peer-reviewed journals, with the ability to contribute to research leadership, training, and supervision as appropriate to level.
Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills, including experience with relevant statistical or analytical software (e.g. SPSS, R, SAS, STATA), and the effective use of standard computing and administrative tools.
Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently with initiative and judgement, and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal record check, and mandatory immunisations.
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 Trevor Russell, at t.russell@uq.edu.au For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
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.
We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Sunday 22nd February February at 11.00pm AEST (R-58677).
