Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow - Health Policy

School of Public Health
Part-time (80%), fixed-term position for up to 3 years
Base salary will be in the range $85,373 to $141,545 + 17% super (Academic Level A or B)
Based at our Herston Campus
About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow to lead qualitative and quantitative research within the NHMRC-funded partnership project, “Understanding and harnessing messenger effectiveness to translate evidence into health policy in Australia”. Working in a purposeful and collaborative research environment within the School of Public Health, you will be part of a multi-institutional research team working alongside five NGOs to explore how credible and persuasive messengers can strengthen understanding, trust and the use of evidence among the public and policy makers. You will contribute to research with the potential to create meaningful change in Australian health policy.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research: Lead qualitative and quantitative research, including interviews with members of the public and policy makers, an experimental study, and media analysis.Produce high-quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms.
Research translation and engagement: Translate research findings for research end users and work collaboratively with government, NGOs, professional bodies and the wider community to strengthen the influence of evidence on health policy.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to, or lead as appropriate to the level of appointment, the effective supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students and research support staff.
Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate UQ values through collaboration, active participation in priority activities, internal service and the development of productive external partnerships.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.
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. 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.
UQ researchers are advancing discoveries into practical health outcomes, including through a next-generation ovarian cancer screening trial designed to improve early detection. This reflects the visionary and collaborative research environment in which evidence is translated into meaningful change for communities.
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, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Katherine Cullerton. 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.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section (found in the appointment booklet). Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks 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.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 1st November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69657). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday 9th November 2026.