Research Fellow - Indigenous Urban Health (Identified s25)

Toowong💼 Full-time💰 $85,373–$85,373🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead independent and collaborative research on Indigenous urban health, focusing on cultural identity, service access, economic empowerment, and culturally appropriate data systems for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australian cities.

Role type

Senior IC research fellow (public health/urban planning)

Builds

Research outputs, policy influence, and practical outcomes for First Nations communities

Domain

Public health, Indigenous studies, urban planning, social policy

Deliverable

Required skills

Indigenous research methodologies, community engagement, research funding application management, student supervision, policy translation, academic publishing

Preferred skills

Experience with Indigenous HDR students, urban planning expertise, public health background

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop independent research programs on Indigenous urban health; produce research outputs and translate findings into policy and practice; supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students; build partnerships with communities, government, and industry

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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About uq

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging, and cultural leave.