• First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research – School of Public Health

• Full-time fixed-term position through to March 2028

• Base salary will be in the range $117,120.53 - $138,769.70 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)

• Base salary will be in the range $143,099.52 - $164,748.70 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)

• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow (Level B) or Senior Research Fellow (Level C) to join the First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research (FNCWR) Program, led by Professor Gail Garvey within the School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences.
 

The FNCWR Program leads diverse and innovative research focused on achieving equity in cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the cancer continuum, as well as enhancing wellbeing across the life course. Our vision is innovative, community-driven research that supports and empowers Australia’s First Nations peoples and communities to achieve optimal health and wellbeing.
 

We are seeking a highly motivated, research-focused academic to contribute to and extend our existing research program. The successful applicant will have capacity to pursue new research directions, contribute to competitive funding submissions, enhance scholarly outputs, and build the capability of junior staff and students.

At both levels, the role includes research leadership, supervision, service, and engagement activities aligned with University values and priorities.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Conduct and contribute to high-quality, impactful research aligned with FNCWR priorities.

• Publish in leading peer-reviewed outlets and contribute to competitive funding applications and grant management.

• Support supervision of Honours and HDR students and contribute to researcher development.

• Contribute to internal service and build productive external partnerships.

At Level C, the appointee will provide research leadership, including leading major funding applications as Chief Investigator, initiating and coordinating strategic collaborations, supervising HDR students as Principal Supervisor, managing staff performance and development, and demonstrating sustained leadership in service and external engagement.

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 in a relevant health-related discipline.

• Research expertise in epidemiology and/or quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods approaches.

• Demonstrated research productivity through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

• Evidence of contribution to competitive research funding applications.

• Experience supervising or co-supervising research students.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

At Level C, you will demonstrate national recognition in your field, a strong track record of securing and managing competitive research funding, successful HDR supervision to completion, and demonstrated leadership in service and external engagement 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. 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 Professor Gail Garvey   at  g.garvey@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 addressing 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 Sunday 15th March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61622).