Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Organisational Behaviour

Description:

• Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 3 years
• Base salary will be in the range $80,448.78 - $107,104.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A) OR $112,572.59 - $133,381.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)
• Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus

This is an exciting opportunity for a Level A or Level B Academic Research Fellow to join a world-renowned team of researchers in the field of Organisational Behaviour. Specifically, the focus will be on hybrid work, work design, and trust in organisations as part of an ARC Discovery Grant. You will have the opportunity to engage in research to further your expertise and growing research profile to achieve national recognition in organisational behaviour. In advancing this research, you will work closely with Dr Caroline Knight and key stakeholders, contributing to collaborative research outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Contribute to developing a team research program; collaborate on research projects; prepare materials for, and present at, seminars and national and international conferences; synthesise and analyse data using appropriate methods, primarily quantitative methodologies; conduct research and prepare human ethics submissions; publish in reputable journals; utilize best practice research methodologies; and participate in project discussions.

• Teaching: Contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in the management area; Contribute guest lecturers or seminars to undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in management

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to supervision of Honours and/or Higher Degree by Research students; lead and manage support staff and researcher development; provide performance feedback and training; resolve conflicts; and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.

• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships; demonstrate leadership through mentoring; engage in internal service roles and committees; perform administrative functions; provide support to colleagues; and uphold university values.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

You’re a motivated independent problem solver with initiative and the ability to forge networks, understand research process and communicate on all levels with academics and professionals alike.

For Level A, you will have:

• Completion or very near completion of a PhD in the field of Organizational Behaviour. A focus on work design and hybrid work or related topics is preferred.
• An emerging profile in research in the discipline area.
• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
• Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.

For Level B, you will have:

• Completion of a PhD in the field of Organizational Behaviour. A focus on work design and hybrid work or related topics is preferred.
• A growing profile in research in the discipline area.
• A developing reputation and track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
• Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
• A growing record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
• Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check etc.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment. Relocating from interstate or overseas? International applications will be considered and we may be able to support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Caroline Knight - caroline.knight@uq.edu.au

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 19 April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48571). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for late April 2025 .