"Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Implementation Science)"

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Implementation Science) to join our national concussion research initiative. This position will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing a large-scale study aimed at driving the uptake of the newly published Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Management of Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults and Children (https://anzconcussionguidelines.com). Working alongside a world-class multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, GPs, neuropsychologists, clinicians, implementation scientists, and human design engineers—you will help ensure these guidelines achieve maximum impact in clinical practice across Australia. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, transformative health initiative that bridges cutting-edge research with real-world application.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee all aspects of the research project, including planning, timelines, recruitment, ethics compliance, and day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality delivery of project milestones.
• Apply best-practice implementation frameworks and methodologies to evaluate and enhance the adoption of the new concussion guidelines within healthcare settings.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry partners to promote the uptake of the guidelines, foster relationships, and ensure effective knowledge translation to end-users.
• Produce high-quality research publications, contribute to competitive grant applications, and support the supervision and development of students and early career researchers in the field.

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

About UQ: 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.

About You: Completion or near completion of a PhD. An emerging profile in research in implementation science or brain injury. 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. 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. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, mandatory immunisations and blue card check.

Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume, Cover letter, Responses to the ‘About You’ section. Our strength 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information: 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. Applications close Sunday 7th September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-54823). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday 15th September 2025.