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Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Fellow in First Nations Health and Cancer Research The University of Queensland in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

Two full-time fixed-term positions for up to 2 years. Base salary is in the range $85,372 - $141,545 plus 17% superannuation, depending on level (Academic Level A/B).

Deadline

Oct 4, 2026

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Australia

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The University of Queensland

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Keywords

Psychology
Biology
Health Disparities
Cancer Research
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Health Literacy
Community-based Research
Cancer Screening
Aboriginal Health

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Fellow in First Nations Health at The University of Queensland (Herston Campus, Queensland, Australia).

This opportunity sits within the First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research Program in the School of Public Health. The post is focused on community-driven research that improves health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with a strong emphasis on cancer prevention, early detection, screening participation, health literacy, equity, stakeholder engagement, and research translation.

Two positions are available: a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level A) contributing to the Cancer Australia-funded CASE project, and a Research Fellow (Level B) taking a leadership role in the NHMRC-funded Miyil-Janay Yundu project. Both roles involve research design and delivery, data management and analysis, publications and presentations, collaboration with communities and health services, and support for supervision and development of HDR students.

Eligibility: This position is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, as a genuine occupational requirement. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and satisfy standard pre-employment checks.

Funding and terms: Full-time, fixed-term for up to 2 years. Salary range is $85,372 - $141,545 plus 17% superannuation, depending on academic level.

How to apply: Submit your application via the UQ Workday portal. Upload a resume and cover letter explaining how your background aligns with the role requirements. Email applications are not accepted.

Deadline: Applications close Sunday 4 October 2026 at 11:00pm AEST.

Funding details

Two full-time fixed-term positions for up to 2 years. Base salary is in the range $85,372 - $141,545 plus 17% superannuation, depending on level (Academic Level A/B).

What's required

Open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, as a genuine occupational requirement. The role is for an Early Career Academic at Academic Level A or B, with research experience relevant to First Nations health, community-engaged research, data analysis, publications, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to contribute to supervision and research translation. Applicants must provide evidence confirming Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and meet pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and other checks as required.

How to apply

Apply through the UQ Workday application portal using the provided job link. Upload a resume and a cover letter addressing how your background aligns with the About You section. Do not apply by email; direct application inquiries to [email protected] if needed.

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