Queensland Brain Institute
Broaden your career within one of QLD's largest employers.
Belong to a vibrant community where your work genuinely makes an impact.
Two fixed-term positions available for up to 3 years
Based at our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia Campus
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.
About This OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level A) and Research Fellow (Level B) to engage in research in a vibrant multidisciplinary team in the field of Developmental Science. The team is led by ARC Laureate Professor Karen Thorpe with a strong focus on the impacts of early life experiences of life course trajectories of health, education and social inclusion. A particular remit is examining strategies to disrupt cycles of disadvantage as an active group within the ARC Centre of Excellence for children and families across the Life Course (Life Course centre).
The team has a strong commitment to grow the research profile of early and mid career researchers to achieve national recognition – supporting engagement with industry and research fellowships. At this level it is expected that you will efficiently manage service and engagement roles and activities.
Key responsibilities will include:
Level A: Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Level B: Research Fellow
Research
Supervision and Researcher Development
Citizenship and Service
Other
Ensure you are aware of and comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including but not exclusive to:
The University's Code of Conduct.
Requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or Institute/School.
The adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures.
Requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.
These are both full-time (100%), fixed-term positions for up to 3 years.
At Academic level A. The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $77,324.85 - $102,945.12, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $90,470.08 - $120,445.79 annually.
At Academic level B. The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $108,201.26 - $128,201.75, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $126,595.47 - $149,996.05 annually.
As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.
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 YouLevel A: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
A PhD in psychology, developmental psychology, or allied health – noting current focus projects include work in food insecurity and language development
Experience and demonstrated ability in the management of scientific data
An emerging profile in research in developmental science
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and conference presentations
Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding
Some experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.
Level B: Research Fellow
A PhD in psychology, developmental psychology, or allied health – noting current focus projects include work in ECEC
Experience and demonstrated ability in the management of scientific data
A growing profile in research in developmental science
A developing reputation and track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and conference presentations
Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining, and managing external research funding
A growing record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion
Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Karen Thorpe [email protected].
For application queries, please contact [email protected] 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:
Resume
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You' section
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, or age. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected].
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
Applications close Tuesday 18 June 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-39098).