"Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow"

Job Description:

• School of Psychology
• Full-time, fixed-term position for 4 years. Negotiable start date in 2026.
• Base salary will range from $117,120 – $164,748 (Academic Level B or C) + 17% Superannuation
• Work with world-class colleagues on a prestigious ARC Laureate Project
• Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow, with expertise in developmental and cognitive science, to join our world-leading School of Psychology to support research on an ARC Laureate Project, Transforming Understanding of Cognitive Ageing: Bridging the Lab–Life Gap.

This project will use groundbreaking methods to assess the cognitive function of older adults in real world scenarios in a manner previously considered intractable. The data will then be leveraged to deliver new resources that empower older people to remain socially connected, active in the workforce, and live safely in their own homes well into their golden years.

Working with Laureate Fellow Professor Julie Henry, you will play a key role in this vital, innovative research. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance your expertise and emerging research profile in developmental and cognitive science, establish your leadership skills through student supervision and researcher development, and support internal and external service roles and activities.

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

About You

At Academic Level B:

• Completion of a PhD in psychology, in a field of relevance to gerontology and cognitive function.
• A growing profile in research in a field of relevance to gerontology and cognitive function.
• Experience with meta-analysis and review-centred applications such as Covidence and Comprehensive Meta-analysis.
• Experience analysing data using R with big data sets.
• Experience in clinical recruitment, ideally of older adult cohorts in a hospital setting.
• Experience conducting in-person cognitive testing.
• 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.
• 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.

In addition, at Academic Level C:

• National recognition in the area of expertise, with an internationally developing profile and an established record of publications in reputed refereed journal and presenting at conferences.
• A strong record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
• A solid record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
• A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with a strong contribution 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 Professor Julie Henry at julie.henry@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/s above

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

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 Thursday 12 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-60216).