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 cooperative 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

- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

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.

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 [email protected] 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.

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland,



we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities, libraries, and cutting‑edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high‑quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work.

For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

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📌 Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow - Health Policy (Brisbane)
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Brisbane