Senior Research Fellow - Digital Health

Senior Research Fellow - Digital Health

Apply locations Herston Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-45053

• The Queensland Digital Health Centre (QHDeC) within the Centre for Health Services Research

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 1 year

• Base salary will be in the range $134,845- $155,24 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)

• Based at our Herston Campus

Are you ready to lead innovative research that shapes the future of digital health and federated learning? We're seeking a Senior Research Fellow with a proven track record of excellence and national recognition in these fields.
This is your chance to make a significant impact through cutting-edge research, teaching, and collaboration on a national and international stage.

• Research Excellence:
  Drive world-class research by publishing in leading journals, securing funding, and translating discoveries into impactful outcomes, including commercialisation opportunities.
  

• Collaborative Leadership:
  Lead strategic projects, foster partnerships across universities, industry, and government, and achieve national and growing international recognition.
  

• Inspiring Education:
  Shape the next generation by delivering high-quality teaching and acting as a Principal Supervisor to research students.
  

• Mentorship & Development:
  Lead and support researchers, fostering their skills and success while contributing to a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  

• Community Impact:
  Build and sustain external partnerships, engage with professional bodies, and play a pivotal role in service and decision-making within the university.
  

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of digital health innovation in an environment that values excellence, collaboration, and societal impact.
You'll be a part of a vibrant research community, contributing to projects that influence policy, practice, and commercial ventures.

This is a research focused position.
Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.

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.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation.
UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

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 including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

• Completion of a PhD in the area of digital health.
  

• An established profile in research in the discipline area of digital health.
  

• 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 and/or including supervision to successful completion.
  

• A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with a strong contribution to external activities.
  

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including:
right to work in Australia, education check and mandatory immunisations.

Work Rights:

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Jason Pole.
For application queries or to receive a full job description, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the 'About You' section

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.

We know one of our strengths 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.
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Applications close Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45053).
Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 30 January 2025.

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