Full-time, Fixed-term position for up to 3 years
Base salary will be in the range $168,593 - $185,573 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level D)
Jointly based at UQ’s Herston Campus
Join a world-class team driving innovation and excellence in oral health!
The Oral Health Alliance (OHA) is a dynamic partnership between Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) and The University of Queensland’s School of Dentistry, bringing together teaching, research, and clinical expertise to improve oral health outcomes for our community.
As the Associate Professor in Clinical Oral Health Research, you will play a leading role in shaping the OHA’s research portfolio. Working closely with the Oral Health Alliance Director, you will drive the development and delivery of a forward-thinking research strategy that establishes the Alliance as a recognised centre of excellence in clinical oral health research.
This is an exciting opportunity for an established academic with a strong international profile in clinical oral health research. You will bring a record of impactful publications, successful collaborations, and leadership in research translation — along with a passion for mentoring others and advancing innovation in the field.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research: Lead impactful research, secure funding, publish widely, and drive knowledge translation.
Teaching: Deliver high-quality teaching and respond to feedback.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Mentor researchers and students, build teams, and manage performance.
Citizenship and Service: Model UQ values, lead internal roles, and grow external partnerships.
For further information, please click here to view the information booklet. If you are unable to access this link, please email talent@uq.edu.au for a copy of the booklet.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
A PhD in clinical research.
A sustained record of achievement and international recognition in clinical oral health research.
An excellent record of publications in leading refereed journals and presentations at major international conferences.
Proven ability to lead research teams and secure significant external research funding from institutional and commercial sources.
Extensive experience supervising Honours and Higher Degree Research students to successful completion.
A strong record of academic service and leadership within and beyond your institution.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, and education check.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
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, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Resume
Cover letter addressing the About You section in the appointment booklet
Our strength 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
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.
Applications close 12 January 2026 11.00pm AEST (R-56580). Please be advised that interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place in late January to early February.