• Poche Centre for Indigenous Health

• Two full‑time (100%) fixed‑term positions, each with different contract end dates (October 2027 and February 2031)

• Base salary will be in the range $117,120- $138,769 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)

• Strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

• Based at our Toowong location

About This Opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to contribute to a transformative new initiative within the Urban First Nations Research program, part of Professor James Ward’s ARC Laureate project. This transdisciplinary program privileges Indigenous methodologies and spans four interconnected work packages: truth‑telling and identity, economic participation, environmental and urban sustainability, and data systems and infrastructure.

Your work will help strengthen the social and wellbeing outcomes of urban First Nations Peoples and contribute to a lasting legacy through the establishment of an Australian First Nations Urban Research Centre and the development of the next generation of First Nations researchers.

Joining a collaborative and high‑performing team, you will be part of a community that values excellence, partnership, cultural integrity and creating positive change—reflecting UQ’s commitment to a better world where people can thrive.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Develop and lead an independent and collaborative research program, produce high‑quality publications, contribute to competitive funding applications and support the translation of research into meaningful outcomes for communities and partners.

• Supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, foster researcher development, provide constructive feedback and coaching, and contribute to a supportive, culturally safe environment that enables others to grow and succeed.

• Collaborate with colleagues, community organisations, government, industry and academic partners to co‑design research, share knowledge and build relationships that reflect UQ’s values of respect, collaboration and impact.

• Model UQ’s values through service, mentorship and active participation in unit activities, contribute to governance and committee work, and help create an inclusive, high‑performing environment where people feel supported and able to do their best work.

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, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• Completion of a PhD and a background and/or interest in First Nations health and wellbeing (specifically Indigenous knowledges, methods, urbanisation, social and emotional wellbeing,  addressing inequity and policy). Applicants with a background in the disciplines of medicine, public health, epidemiology, environmental sciences, psychology, business/economics, statistics or social policy will also be highly regarded.

• A growing profile in research in one of the above discipline areas.

• A developing reputation and track record of publications in reputed peer reviewed 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.

• Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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 Sharon Hiserman on poche.manager@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? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Our strength 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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

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.

Applications close Monday 4 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-62270). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday 11th May 2026.