"Project Coordinator"

Job Description:

• School of Biomedical Science
• Full-time fixed-term position through to 31 January 2027
• Base salary will be in the range $82,133.76 - $91,295.50 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary research team within the School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of Queensland, working on a FightMND-funded project investigating the role of dietary lipids in motor neuron disease (MND). As the project coordinator, you will work closely with senior researchers, clinicians, and dietitians across UQ and the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital to lead the coordination and delivery of lived-experience qualitative research aimed at improving health outcomes for people living with MND.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating participant recruitment, data collection, and delivery of qualitative and co-design research activities, including interviews, focus groups, and surveys
• Supporting and contributing to literature reviews, qualitative data analysis, and preparation of research outputs
• Managing research documentation, ethics submissions, and data in accordance with governance and ethical requirements

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. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including some hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times and purchased leave
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• A degree-level qualification in health sciences, nutrition and dietetics, psychology, biomedical science, public health, or a related discipline (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience)
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative research methods, including interviews, focus groups, or survey-based research
• Experience using qualitative analysis software (e.g. NVivo) and familiarity with survey platforms such as REDCap or Qualtrics
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple research and administrative tasks accurately and efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with research participants and stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment
• Previous experience supporting human research studies or working with people living with chronic or neurological conditions will be highly regarded

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia and other role-specific requirements such as 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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact A/Prof Frederik Steyn at f.steyn@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
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with 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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. 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 Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-59215).

Posted: 08/01/2026