Principal Research Fellow - Indigenous Urban Health

University of Queensland

Toowong, Australia
Base: $171,965 - $189,285; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid
Indigenous methodologies expertise
Research team leadership skills
External funding acquisition record
This role drives an ambitious research agenda grounded in Indigenous methodologies to create lasting positive change for urban First Nations communities

Job Summary

  • This role drives an ambitious research agenda grounded in Indigenous methodologies to create lasting positive change for urban First Nations communities.
  • The successful candidate will lead a high-performing research team, supervise Higher Degree by Research students, and secure significant external 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 an ambitious research agenda 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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Indigenous methodologies expertise
  • Research team leadership skills
  • External funding acquisition record
  • Community co-design experience
  • Higher degree supervision capability

Nice-to-have

  • Multidisciplinary collaboration ability
  • Cultural safety commitment
  • Strategic governance participation
  • Innovation in social outcomes
  • Strong communication skills

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Indigenous Health or related discipline
  • Sustained record of outstanding research impact
  • International recognition in area of expertise
  • Extensive record of student supervision
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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