• School of Public Health

• Part-time (80%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months

• Base salary will be in the range $82,057 - $109,246.18 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity 

We’re seeking a motivated and collaborative Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an exciting project, the IVF Support Study, funded by an NHMRC Ideas Grant. This Australia-first project is investigating the emotions and coping strategies of patients during an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment cycle. We will use this information to develop a digital intervention to support people during their treatment. Based within the Australian Women and Girls' Research Centre, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful, patient-focused research while working alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will primarily be involved in analysing the quantitative survey data gathered from patients during treatment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that directly supports the wellbeing of people navigating fertility treatment.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Conduct high-quality research, including data collection, analysis, and the preparation of publications in leading academic journals.

• Analyse longitudinal survey data, using a variety of advanced statistical analysis techniques

• Collaborate on grant applications and contribute to securing research funding.

• Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of research students, where appropriate.

• Actively participate in academic citizenship, including service roles, committee involvement, and community or industry 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, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in psychology, epidemiology or public health

• Demonstrated experience analysing longitudinal quantitative data. Some experience with analysing qualitative data would be an advantage.

• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.

• Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.

• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities

• An understanding of fertility treatment in Australia would be highly regarded (e.g., in vitro fertilisation)

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. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Katrina Moss.

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. 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 31st August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-53825). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 11th September 2025.