• School of Psychology
• Two full-time (part-time negotiable, min 80% FTE), fixed-term positions through to 31 December 2026
• Base salary will range from $80,448 - $107,104 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
• Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus
  

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for two Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join our world-leading School of Psychology to support research into the areas of parenting and family psychology.

Working with Professor Alina Morawska, you will have the opportunity to support the vital work being undertaken at UQ's Parenting and Family Support Centre. You'll have the chance to take on leadership and contribute to service and engagement activities while managing a range of research projects in the area/s of parenting and family psychology, or clinical/developmental child psychology.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Energetically drive research projects, seek and support applications for competitive research funding, publish in reputable journals and utilise best practice research methodologies.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students and provide performance feedback, training and mentoring to supervisees and research support staff.

• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, engage in internal and external service roles, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

About You

Our ideal candidates will possess:

• Completion or submission of a PhD in the area of parenting and family psychology, or clinical/developmental child psychology.
• Experience in delivering and evaluating evidence-based parenting interventions in conjunction with an understanding of public health approaches to psychological intervention.
• An emerging research profile in the area/s of parenting and family psychology, or clinical/developmental child psychology, particularly in the areas of child screen use, gendered parenting and/or child schooling as evidenced by publications in reputed refereed journals and presentations at conferences.
• Experience in and evidence of contributions towards writing grant proposals to funding agencies or government.
• Advanced knowledge, training and experience using statistical analysis.
• Experience in project management and working on field projects in the parenting field, and/or experience in working on large scale projects using administrative data.
• Relevant experience in evaluating parenting or family interventions with a focus on understanding mechanisms of change and engagement.
• 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 these appointments to apply (employer-sponsored work rights are not available for these appointments). Successful candidates will also be required to hold and maintain a Working with Children (Blue Card).

About UQ

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, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Alina Morawska (Director, Parenting and Family Support Centre) at [email protected].

For application inquiries, and to request the full position description of these roles, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], 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 [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-51455).