Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Data Scientist

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland in Brisbane invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in data science to join the Clinical-oMx Lab. You will apply advanced computational and statistical techniques to model spatial metrics alongside clinical covariates, contributing to research with clinical impact.

This fixed-term, full-time role supports research outputs, grants, and mentoring of honours and HDR students, within a collaborative environment and world-class infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Completion or near-completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline with strong computational/statistical foundations.
• Proven track record of high-quality research outputs and presentations at conferences.
• Experience contributing to competitive research funding applications or collaborative projects.
• Ability to translate research findings to end users and support knowledge transfer or commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality research outputs through publications and contribute to grant applications.
• Supervise and mentor honours/HDR students and support staff development.
• Contribute to unit governance, external partnerships, and knowledge translation initiatives.

Skills

Data science

Computational methods

Statistical analysis

Research collaboration

Education

PhD (relevant discipline)

Job description

• Frazer Institute


• Full-time, fixed-term position until December 2028


• Base salary will be in the range $85,372 - $113,659 + 17% super (Academic Level A)


• Based at our Dutton Park site

About This Opportunity

This is a compelling opportunity for an ambitious Postdoctoral Research Fellow with expertise in data science to join the Clinical-oMx Lab and contribute to research with genuine clinical impact. In this research-focused role, you will apply advanced computational and statistical techniques to model spatial metrics alongside clinical covariates, working within a highly collaborative, inquisitive and purpose-driven research environment. Supported by UQ's strong research culture and world-class infrastructure, this position offers the chance to build an emerging research profile while translating data-driven insights into outcomes that matter for patients, clinicians and industry partners.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Deliver high-quality research outputs through publication in reputable outlets, contribute to competitive grant applications, and collaborate on joint research initiatives. Build a coherent and emerging research profile grounded in best-practice methodologies, with a focus on knowledge translation and the transfer or commercialisation of research outcomes.


• Supervision and Researcher Development: Support the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, demonstrating effective mentoring, feedback and coaching. Contribute to the management and development of research staff, fostering positive performance, professional growth and the timely resolution of issues in line with University policies.


• Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate strong academic citizenship aligned with UQ values through collaboration, service contributions and active participation in unit priorities. Support team operations, contribute to governance and committee work, and begin developing external partnerships with industry, government and the broader community.

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 a relevant discipline, with a strong foundation in computational, statistical or data-driven research.


• An emerging research profile, demonstrated through publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national or international conferences.


• Evidence of contribution to, or participation in, competitive research funding applications and collaborative research projects.


• Experience applying best-practice research methodologies, with the ability to translate research findings to end users, including through knowledge transfer or commercialisation activities.


• Capability to contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students through effective mentoring, feedback and support.


• A strong commitment to academic citizenship, collaboration and service, aligned with University values and contributing positively to team and unit priorities.

About UQ

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. 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, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Other Information

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, first aid and/or CPR certification.

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.


• Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone].

Applications close Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-64879). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for early December 2026.