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Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Fellow in Health Policy The University of Queensland in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Fixed-term part-time position for up to 3 years at 80% FTE. Base salary is in the range $85,373 to $141,545 per annum plus 17% superannuation.

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

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Australia

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The University of Queensland

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Keywords

Sociology
Psychology
Communication Studies
Political Science
Health Policy
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Quasi-experimental Study

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About this position

The University of Queensland is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Fellow position in Health Policy within the School of Public Health. The project is NHMRC-funded and focuses on understanding and harnessing messenger effectiveness to translate evidence into health policy in Australia.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, multi-institutional research team alongside five NGOs. The role involves qualitative and quantitative research, including interviews with members of the public and policy makers, an experimental study, and media analysis. The position is research-focused and also includes research translation, engagement with government and community partners, and contribution to supervision and development of HDR students.

This is a part-time (80%) fixed-term appointment for up to 3 years based at UQ’s Herston Campus in Brisbane, Australia. Salary is advertised at $85,373 to $141,545 per annum plus 17% superannuation (Academic Level A or B).

Eligibility highlights include unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment. Applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and responses to the 'About You' section from the appointment booklet. The application deadline is Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:00 pm AEST.

For further information, the post names Associate Professor Katherine Cullerton as the contact person. Applications must be submitted through the advertised application process; email applications will not be accepted.

Funding details

Fixed-term part-time position for up to 3 years at 80% FTE. Base salary is in the range $85,373 to $141,545 per annum plus 17% superannuation.

What's required

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment. The role is open at Academic Level A or B and is suitable for a postdoctoral researcher/research fellow with experience in qualitative and quantitative research. The post notes that candidates should be able to lead or contribute to supervision and development of HDR students and research support staff, and should address the 'About You' criteria in the appointment booklet. A resume, cover letter, and responses to the selection criteria are required.

How to apply

Apply through the SEEK/UQ application process and upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the 'About You' section in the appointment booklet. Do not apply by email. For questions about the role, contact Associate Professor Katherine Cullerton; for application inquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition team.

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