Full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months
Base salary will be in the range $119,462 - $141,545 + 17% super (Academic Level B)
Based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital - Woolloongabba
Join the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR) and contribute to research that has the power to improve lives. This exciting opportunity will see you join the Physical and Mental Health Stream as a Research Fellow, working within a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team dedicated to advancing understanding of severe mental illness and its physical health comorbidities. Drawing on large-scale epidemiological data, clinical research and evidence synthesis, you will play a pivotal role in generating knowledge that informs clinical practice, policy and improved health outcomes. Supported by a connected network of leading researchers and clinicians, you will have the opportunity to build your research profile, develop innovative research programs, and create meaningful change through research with real-world impact.
Key responsibilities will include
Research: Conduct high-impact research investigating the relationship between pharmacological treatments, severe mental illness and physical health outcomes; analyse and interpret large psychiatric epidemiological datasets; undertake systematic reviews and evidence synthesis; contribute to clinical guideline development; publish research findings; secure competitive funding; and translate research into policy and clinical practice.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise and mentor Honours and Higher Degree by Research students and psychiatry registrars; support researcher development through guidance on statistical analyses, scholarly projects and grant applications; and foster a collaborative and supportive research environment.
Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate leadership through collaboration, mentoring and active participation in strategic initiatives; contribute to committee and administrative responsibilities; support colleagues and broader unit operations; and develop partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community.
Teaching: Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities where required, deliver high-quality learning experiences, respond to student feedback, and support continuous improvement and innovation in teaching practice.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance
Completion of a PhD in psychiatry, psychology, pharmacy, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related discipline, with strong expertise in quantitative and epidemiological research methods.
Demonstrated experience analysing and reporting data from clinical trials and/or observational studies, including proficiency with statistical software such as R, STATA and/or SAS.
Proven skills in systematic reviews, meta-analyses and evidence synthesis, with the ability to deliver high-quality research outcomes.
An emerging research track record evidenced by publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and contributions to the research community.
Experience contributing to or securing competitive research funding, and an understanding of research governance processes, including ethics and grant applications.
Strong communication, collaboration and supervisory skills, with the ability to mentor students and early-career researchers while building productive partnerships across academic, clinical and stakeholder groups.
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. 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, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Megan Grace | Manager, Research Programs at megan.grace@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.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section.
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks and mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close 24th of August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-66536). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the beginning of September 2026.
