Part-time (20%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months
Base salary will be in the range $82,057.75 - $109,246.18 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane
This is an exciting opportunity for an early career Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer to contribute to research in the prediction of the mobility of coral rubble across the Great Barrier Reef.
The primary purpose of the position is a program of work that expands the scope and range of an experimental database to determine the physical drivers of coral rubble motion on the Great Barrier Reef and to expand the capability of tools for communicating findings to users and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research: Conduct experiments, develop new methods as needed, publish research, and collaborate with colleagues to create tools for communicating data digitally and graphically.
Teaching/Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Undergraduate students and Visiting Research students conducting work on the project or related projects.
Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate citizenship aligned with UQ values, foster relationships with industry, government, professional bodies, and the community, and perform other duties as directed by your supervisor.
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, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Completion or near completion of a PhD in the hydrodynamics forces on coral and coral rubble that lead to mobility.
Demonstrated expert knowledge in experimental measurements of such forces, appropriate instrumentation and expert knowledge in the graphical information system Reef-Risk.
Demonstrated teaching and supervision skills at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Demonstrated ability to publish experimental research in the topic in Q1 journals.
Demonstrated ability to work with Undergraduate and Post-graduate students in conducting a comprehensive experimental program.
Demonstrated ability to work with other research staff across the University.
Divers Licence to conduct fieldwork on the GBR – at least to Rescue Diver level, to enable supervised research diving work.
Knowledge and experience in permit systems to conduct work on the GBR with consent from First Nations communities.
An ability to establish effect relationships and to represent and promote academic discipline at a university and wider community level, including industry, government and professional bodies.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, mandatory immunisations, etc.
Work Rights:
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Tom Baldock via hos@civil.uq.edu.au.
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
Responses to the ‘About You’ section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are 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 do not 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 on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-58068). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday, 24 November 2025.
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