Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Social, Organisational and/or Clinical Psychology (uq)
Job posting number: #176616 (Ref:R-39362)
This Job Posting is Expired.
Job Description
Full-time, fixed-term position through to 31 December 2026
Base salary will range from $80,448 – $107,104 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Based at our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia campus
About This Opportunity
Our prestigious School of Psychology is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work in a role shared across Professors Jolanda Jetten and Catherine Haslam conducting high quality research related to their key research programs. These include Professor Jetten’s Laureate Project, “Breaking with the past: Responding to the challenge of identity change”, and key translational research programs of SIGNify under the direction of Professor Haslam focused on the social and cognitive consequences of identity-changing life transitions (e.g., trauma, illness, ageing) and interventions that can be used to manage these.
Further information about Professor Jetten’s Laureate Project is available here and more information about, and examples of, the kinds of projects the appointee would be working on with Professor Haslam can be found here.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research: Collaborate on research projects, support the day-to-day management of relevant research initiatives, and publish in reputable journals.
View Orignal JOB on: postdocjobs.siteSupervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision of students and lead research support staff providing performance feedback and coaching.
Citizenship and Service: Begin to develop partnerships, engage in internal and external service roles, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
About You
Completion or near completion of a PhD in Psychology.
An emerging profile in research in social, organisational and/or clinical psychology.
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
Evidence of participation in, and contribution to, an emerging network of industry liaisons and professional contacts.
Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a multidisciplinary background.
Please note, 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.
About UQ
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.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Jolanda Jetten at hos@psy.uq.edu.au or Professor Catherine Haslam at c.haslam@uq.edu.au.
For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section above
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.
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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Monday 20 January at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-39362).
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