Research Fellow (Psychology)

Description:

• Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

• Full-time, fixed term position through to 1st April 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $112,572 - $133,381 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

An exciting opportunity awaits a Research Fellow to advance their expertise and build a distinguished research profile in jury decision-making, with the potential for national recognition. At this level, the successful candidate will be expected to effectively manage service responsibilities and contribute to engagement activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Develop an independent or collaborative research program to achieve national recognition, produce quality research outputs, and lead in publishing/exhibiting in national journals and conferences.

• Contribute to competitive research funding applications, manage projects, collaborate on joint research initiatives, and support knowledge translation, including UQ IP commercialization.

• Teaching : Where undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is undertaken achieve teaching quality as indicated by approved surveys and outcomes for students and improve or innovate where appropriate in response to feedback.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, 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.

For a full position description please contact talent@uq.edu.au

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

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.

• Completion of a PhD in social psychology with a focus on jury decision making.

• 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, criminal check, education check.

Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Blake McKimmie: b.mckimmie@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact 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 11th May 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48998). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 21st May .