Principal Research Fellow – Urban First Nations Research Program
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 5 years at the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Toowong. Base salary $171,965 - $189,285 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level D). Strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive an ambitious research agenda that privileges Indigenous methodologies, produce high‐quality research outputs, secure significant funding and translate research into meaningful outcomes that support positive change for First Nations communities.
* Lead and mentor a high‐performing research team, supervise Higher Degree by Research students, foster a culture of excellence and integrity, and support the growth and development of emerging First Nations researchers.
* Cultivate strong, respectful relationships with community organisations, government, industry and academic partners, ensuring research is co‐designed, culturally informed and aligned with UQ's commitment to collaboration and impact.
* Provide leadership within the organisational unit, contribute to governance and service activities, model UQ's values and help create an environment where colleagues and students feel supported, respected and able to do their best work.
About You
* Completion of a PhD in Indigenous Health is desired (ideally with a focus on Indigenous knowledges, methods, urbanisation, social and emotional wellbeing, addressing inequity and/or policy). A background in medicine, public health, epidemiology, environmental sciences, psychology, business/economics, statistics or social policy will also be highly regarded.
* Sustained record of outstanding impact and achievement in research in one of the above disciplinary areas.
* International recognition in your area of expertise and an excellent record of publications in reputed peer‐reviewed journals and presenting at conferences.
* Ability to successfully lead a research team, with an excellent record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing significant external research funding from institutional and commercial sources.
* Extensive record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
* Strong record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with evidence of leadership in external activities.
* Well‐developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a multidisciplinary background.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on‐site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times.
* Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
* 17.5% annual leave loading.
* Recognition of prior service with other Australian universities.
* Access to world‐class research facilities and equipment, grant‐writing support, and broader research funding opportunities.
Appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre‐employment checks. Applicants must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
Applications close Monday 4 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-62264).
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