Principal Research Fellow - Indigenous Urban Health

Poche Centre for Indigenous Health

Toowong, Queensland, Australia
Base: $171,965 - $189,285; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid
Indigenous methodologies expertise
External research funding acquisition
Team leadership and mentoring
This role drives a transformative research initiative grounded in Indigenous methodologies to create lasting positive change for urban First Nations communities

Job Summary

  • This role drives a transformative research initiative grounded in Indigenous methodologies to create lasting positive change for urban First Nations communities.
  • The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team, supervise Higher Degree by Research students, and secure significant external research funding.
  • UQ offers world-class facilities, grant writing support, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, and flexible working arrangements including hybrid options.

Matching Summary

This role drives a transformative research initiative grounded in Indigenous methodologies to create lasting positive change for urban First Nations communities.

Salary

Base: $171,965 - $189,285; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation, 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Indigenous methodologies expertise
  • External research funding acquisition
  • Team leadership and mentoring
  • Community co-design collaboration
  • High-impact peer-reviewed publications

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Experience in social wellbeing outcomes
  • Strong communication abilities

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Indigenous Health or related discipline
  • Sustained record of outstanding research impact
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • Extensive supervision experience of HDR students
  • Proven track record of securing major grants

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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