Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Social Psychology

University of Queensland
September 25, 2024
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  • School of Psychology

  • Part-time (80% FTE), fixed-term position for 12 months

  • The full-time base salary will range from $78,871 – $105,004 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

  • Based at our St Lucia campus

  • About This Opportunity

    We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our prestigious School of Psychology to support an ARC funded project focused on interracial contact and the hidden costs to relying on contact in reducing racism.

    Key responsibilities will include:

  • Research: Develop research programs, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals and utilize best practice research methodologies.

  • Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, manage research support staff, provide performance feedback and training and resolve conflicts.

  • Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, engage in internal service activities, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

  • This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.

    About You

  • Completion or near completion of a PhD in social psychology.

  • An emerging profile in research in social psychology.

  • Expertise in R, large language models and longitudinal modelling.

  • Experience in online and in person study design and data collection.

  • Experience and knowledge of experience sampling methodology.

  • 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.

  • Applicants must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

    About UQ

    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.

    Questions?

    For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Fiona Barlow at [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 including responses to the ‘About You' section above

  • 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 [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

    Applications close Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-42286).

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