The University of Queensland 
St Lucia, Australia Projektbeschreibung
About This Opportunity
Join a visionary and collaborative statistical genomics research environment led by Professor Loic Yengo. This opportunity is designed for an ambitious researcher seeking to establish an independent research program and transition towards leading their own laboratory within the next five years.
Working within a supportive and inclusive team, you will contribute to globally relevant research that advances understanding of complex traits and diseases through innovative statistical genetics methodologies, while helping create meaningful change through discovery, translation and impact.
This position is being offered at either Academic Level A or Academic Level B, depending on the successful candidate's experience, track record and demonstrated research leadership.
We welcome applications from outstanding recent PhD graduates as well as candidates with postdoctoral experience who are seeking to establish or further develop an independent research profile.
Key responsibilities will include:
Additional for level B:
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
About You
You will demonstrate some or all of the following:
For appointment at Academic Level B, candidates will additionally demonstrate:
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, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Loic Yengo at l.yengo@imb.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.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualification checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package, however upfront costs will still be expected to be covered. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Monday 12 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-68861).
