School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
Part-time (40%), fixed-term position for 12 months
The full-time base salary will be in the range $112,572 - $133,381 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)
Based at our St Lucia campus
This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to join the Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation within our School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences.
This position will be focussed on the Centre's program of research aiming to embed prevention, and specifically physical activity promotion, into clinical practice. To achieve this, you will work with other academics, as well as government and industry partners.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research: Collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, and translate research in collaboration with Health and Wellbeing Queensland.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students as required, provide performance feedback and training, and resolve conflicts as they arise.
Citizenship and Service: Develop external links and partnerships, contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes, support 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 UQAs 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 YouApplicants will be able to demonstrate:
Completion of a PhD in the discipline areas of Physical Activity and Health
A growing profile in research in the discipline area.
A developing reputation and 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 Higher Degree students to successful completion.
Please note, 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 John Cairney, Head of School, 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 summarising how your background aligns with the ‘About You' section
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 12th February 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-47270).
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