Research Fellow in History

Research Fellow in History

University of Queensland

School of Communication and Arts

• Full-time, fixed term position for up to 22 months from January 2027 – November 2028 (starting dates negotiable)
• Base salary will be in the range $83,698 - $111,431 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

Join an exciting and intellectually vibrant research environment at one of Australia’s leading Universities, as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow contributing to the ARC-funded project: ‘The Cultural History of Fatigue’, based in the School of Communication and Arts.

This project investigates how the historical and cultural construction of workplace fatigue shapes the design and implementation of fatigue management technologies in an age of AI. Through historical research, stakeholder consultation, and focus-group studies, it will analyse and evaluate the impact of automated fatigue management technologies on diverse users. Expected outcomes include better understanding of end user experiences, recommendations for more equitable fatigue management, and co-developed models for product design that mitigate the risk of automated discrimination.

This is a unique opportunity for an emerging researcher to develop their research expertise, expand their academic profile, and contribute to a dynamic interdisciplinary project exploring how fatigue has been understood, represented, and experienced across cultures and historical periods.

We are looking for a motivated and creative Postdoctoral Research Fellow who will contribute to this project by offering methodological, disciplinary, or cultural expertise that will broaden the capabilities of the investigator team.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Research

• Produce high-quality research outputs in line with disciplinary standards and develop a coherent research program and emerging research profile.
• Contribute to the collaborative research outputs and activities of the investigator team, including taking a lead on symposium and event organisation, and taking a leadership role in designing and recording a planned podcast series.
• Applications are welcome from a broad range of disciplines relevant to the project topic, including cultural studies, science and technology studies, history, anthropology, sociology, media studies, and management studies.
• We particularly welcome applications from candidates with proficiency in languages that extend the range of the existing research team, particularly non-European languages.

Citizenship and Service

• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with UQ values through collaboration, professionalism, and active participation in unit priorities.
• Contribute to the successful outcomes of the project by supporting the activities of the investigators and participating in the research culture of the School of Communication and Arts.
• Seek out opportunities to build external relationships with industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community, as relevant to the project.

About You

• Completion of a PhD in a field relevant to the project topic, including, but not limited to cultural studies, science and technology studies, history, anthropology, sociology, media studies, and management studies.
• An emerging profile in research in a relevant discipline area.
• Evidence of publications in refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary research environments.
• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.