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Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer in Health and Medical Education The University of Queensland in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Education

Funding

Fixed-term part-time (0.4 FTE) research position for up to 18 months. Base salary is AUD 85,372 to 113,659 per annum plus 17% superannuation, at Academic Level A.

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

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Australia

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The University of Queensland

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Keywords

Education
Psychology
Medical Education
Health Communication
Interprofessional Education
Health Education
Medical Science
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The University of Queensland is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer position in health and medical education at its Herston Campus, Brisbane. The role sits within UQ Medical School and supports the nationally significant GEMPASS-funded project, Practice-Ready Medical Students: Ensuring Readiness for Team-based Collaborative Practice using a Participatory Approach.

This opportunity is ideal for an emerging researcher interested in qualitative research, interprofessional learning, workplace learning, and healthcare workforce development. The successful candidate will conduct participant recruitment and retention, interviews, longitudinal data collection, workplace-based research, ethics and governance processes, research data management, qualitative analysis, and interpretation of findings. The role also includes research communication, scholarly publications, conference presentations, dissemination materials, and knowledge translation activities.

You will work collaboratively with researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and healthcare professionals across The University of Queensland, the University of Melbourne, and Griffith University. The post is research-focused and offers the chance to contribute to medical education nationally while developing expertise in collaborative healthcare practice and team-based learning.

Eligibility highlights: completion or near completion of a PhD in health professions education, education, social sciences, psychology, healthcare, or a related discipline; experience in qualitative research; demonstrated interest in medical education or related fields; evidence of publications or presentations; and strong communication, organisation, and project management skills. Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

Funding and conditions: fixed-term part-time appointment (0.4 FTE) for up to 18 months, with a base salary of AUD 85,372 to 113,659 per annum plus 17% superannuation at Academic Level A.

Application deadline: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:00 pm AEST.

How to apply: submit your application via the SEEK listing and upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the “About You” section. For role-specific questions, contact Christy Noble, Associate Professor, Medical Education (Assessment of Clinical Skills). For application support, contact the Talent Acquisition team and include the job reference number R-68105.

Funding details

Fixed-term part-time (0.4 FTE) research position for up to 18 months. Base salary is AUD 85,372 to 113,659 per annum plus 17% superannuation, at Academic Level A.

What's required

Completion or near completion of a PhD in health professions education, education, social sciences, psychology, healthcare, or a related discipline. Experience undertaking qualitative research, including participant recruitment, interviews, longitudinal data collection, research data management, and qualitative analysis. Demonstrated interest in medical education, workplace learning, interprofessional education, healthcare communication, or related areas. Evidence of research outputs such as peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, reports, or scholarly dissemination. Strong interpersonal, communication, organisational, and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

How to apply

Apply through the SEEK job listing. Upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the 'About You' section. For questions about the role, contact Christy Noble; for application inquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition team and include the job reference number R-68105.

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