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Karen Healy
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Conjoint Senior Research Fellow or Principal Research Fellow in Midwifery The University of Queensland in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Education
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 6, 2026
Country
Australia
University
The University of Queensland
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About this position
This appointment is a conjoint research-focused role between The University of Queensland and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, based primarily at Herston. The successful candidate will work across the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and the hospital environment to strengthen collaboration between academic and clinical settings.
The role is centred on midwifery research with a strong translational focus. The appointed fellow will help build research capacity in maternal and infant health, support closer alignment between UQ and RBWH, and contribute to turning evidence into improvements in clinical outcomes and service delivery. The position is offered at Academic Level C or D, with responsibilities scaled to the appointee’s experience and record.
At Level C, the fellow is expected to build on an established research track record and national recognition, contribute research leadership, service and engagement, and support research training and supervision of higher degree by research students. At Level D, the fellow is expected to demonstrate sustained, internationally recognised research achievement, provide major research leadership, contribute strongly to service and engagement, and lead research training and supervision of higher degree by research students.
The position sits within a collaborative clinical-academic setting that supports interdisciplinary work, research development, and access to university research infrastructure and support. Contact for the opportunity is Professor Karen Healy at The University of Queensland.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in Midwifery. At Level C, candidates should have an established research profile, national recognition, an internationally developing profile, an established record of publications in reputed refereed journals and conference presentations, a strong record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding, and a solid record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion. At Level D, candidates should have a sustained record of outstanding research impact, international recognition, an excellent publication and conference record, ability to lead a research team, an excellent record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing significant external research funding from institutional and commercial sources, and an extensive record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion. Applicants must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment, and pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, AHPRA registration, and mandatory immunisations.
How to apply
Apply through the UQ careers portal using the job link provided. Upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the About You section. In your cover letter, state whether you are applying for Academic Level C or D; applications by email will not be accepted.
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Professors
Professor at The University of Queensland
Australia
Research Interests
Maternal And Child Health
Nursing
Education
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Medical Science
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