The University of Queensland 
St Lucia, Australia Descrizione del progetto
About This Opportunity
Join a collaborative, inclusive and internationally recognised research environment focused on improving outcomes for individuals with communication disability. As a Research Fellow, you will contribute to an established program of impactful research spanning hearing health, communication disability, person- and family-centred care, co-design, implementation and evaluation. Working closely with the Head of School and an interdisciplinary network of research collaborators, you will contribute to existing and emerging projects while developing your own complementary research profile, building meaningful partnerships, securing competitive funding, and creating positive change through research translation and impact.
Key responsibilities will include:
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
About You
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 Nerina Scarinci, Head of School, at n.scarinci@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number R-68796.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter including responses to the ‘About You’ selection criteria above. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks will include verification of your right to work in Australia and your qualifications. 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.
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 Friday 6 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-68796).
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