About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our world-leading School of Psychology to support research on an ARC Linkage Project aimed at reducing ageism in healthcare. We are looking for passionate researchers in the fields of developmental science, cognitive function and gerontology. Work with us to create real change, and we’ll help you get the best start to your academic career at one of Australia’s leading universities!

Working with project leads Professor Julie Henry, Dr. Sarah Coundouris, A/Prof. Nilufar Baghaei, Dr. Sarah Grainger, A/Prof Courtney von Hippel, Dr. Matthew Nangle, Dr. Andrew Swayne, Prof. Tanya Davison, A/Prof Lucy Burr and Dr. Daniel Schweitzer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your expertise and emerging research profile in cognitive, developmental and healthcare science
• Produce high-quality research outputs and publish in reputable journals
• Present research findings at national conferences
• Participate in applications for competitive research funding
• Contribute to student supervision and researcher development
• Engage in internal service roles and activities

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

About You

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in a field of relevance to developmental science and cognitive function.
• An emerging profile in research, ideally in a field of relevance to gerontology and cognitive function.
• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals.
• Experience communicating research findings at conferences.
• Experience with recruitment of lifespan and older adult cohorts and conducting in-person testing.
• Experience with quantitative research methods.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a multidisciplinary background.
• Evidence of an emerging network of industry liaisons and professional contacts.

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.

Position Details

• School of Psychology
• Full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years. Negotiable start date in 2026.
• Base salary will range from $83,698 – $111,431 (Academic Level A) + 17% Superannuation
• Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus

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 ‘About You’ section above

Applications close Thursday 12 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-60265).