Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow - First Nations Health (Identified s25)

This academic position is for two Early Career Academics (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only) within the First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research Program. Responsibilities include conducting and leading community-driven research on cancer prevention, early detection, and screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Key requirements are the ability to manage and analyze data, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to research funding and translation.

• For further information, please click here to view the information booklet .
• This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance .
• Research. Develop and contribute to high-impact research programs, manage and analyse data, apply best-practice methodologies, and communicate findings to expert, community and general audiences through quality publications and presentations.
• Research funding, engagement and translation. Contribute to competitive funding applications, build collaborative research projects, engage meaningfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and stakeholders, and support the translation of findings into policy, practice and improved health outcomes.
• Supervision and Researcher Development. Contribute to the effective supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, provide constructive feedback and coaching, and support research staff where appropriate.

• UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ learning, discovery and engagement, and to playing a leading role in reconciliation in Australia.
• The University of Queensland considers that to perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
• It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
• The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• As part of the UQ community, you will join a Group of Eight university recognised for excellence in teaching, research and engagement.
• Guided by the University’s Strategic Plan, Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy, we work in partnership with communities to embed reconciliation across our operations.
• Your cultural identity will be respected, valued and embraced, and you will be supported to contribute to an organisation that champions Indigenous voices.
• UQ offers a supportive and rewarding academic environment, with benefits including recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible and hybrd working arrangements, access to exclusive internal‑only vacancies, cultural leave, and genuine career progression through the academic promotions process.
• For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Gail Garvey . 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.