Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Fellow

Job Description:

• School of Psychology
• Full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years (start date negotiable from mid-late 2026)
• Base salary will range from $83,698 – $138,769 (Academic Level A or B) + 17% Superannuation
• Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

We are eagerly seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Fellow, with expertise in longitudinal psychology research and advance statistical modelling, to contribute to an ARC-funded Discovery Project investigating the psychology of how people manage competing demands inside and outside of work. The project develops and tests a novel computational model that explains how people regulate their resources (e.g., time, energy) across multiple life roles and identities (e.g., worker, parent, community member), how this process affects life satisfaction, and how satisfaction in turn shapes subsequent resource allocation.

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team spanning organisational psychology, social psychology, statistics, and management. The role will focus primarily on developing and managing an intensive longitudinal study tracking identity and resource allocation processes over time, conducting advanced statistical analyses of large-scale longitudinal panel data, contributing to the development and testing of hierarchical Bayesian computational models, and producing research outputs for publication in leading journals. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the translation of research findings for industry and policy audiences.

This is a research focused position which will be offered at Academic Level A or B commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

For further information about this position, please click here to view the information booklet. If you are unable to access this link, please email talent@uq.edu.au for a copy of the booklet.

About You

At Academic Level A, you will demonstrate:

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in Psychology.
• An emerging profile in research in a field of Psychology relevant to the project.
• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative research methods, including advanced statistical modelling (e.g., Bayesian methods, hierarchical models, computational modelling, or machine learning).
• Proficiency in statistical programming (e.g., R, Python, Stan, or similar).
• Experience developing and managing longitudinal studies.
• Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.

At Academic Level B, you will demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD in Psychology.
• A growing profile in research in a field of Psychology relevant to the project.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative research methods, including advanced statistical modelling (e.g., Bayesian methods, hierarchical models, computational modelling, or machine learning).
• Proficiency in statistical programming (e.g., R, Python, Stan, or similar).
• 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.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks including verification of the right to work in Australia (employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment). This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Tim Ballard at t.ballard@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.

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 including responses to the relevant ‘About You’ section above

Applicants should specifically address in your cover letter which academic level you are applying for (Level A or B).

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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 26 April at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-62474).