Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Oral Epidemiology

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave provisions

17% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellness discounts

Job summary

The University of Queensland invites applications for a Part-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance oral epidemiology and dental public health research within the Population Oral Health team of the School of Dentistry.

The role emphasizes developing research outputs, collaborating across projects, and translating findings for end users while contributing to student supervision and external funding efforts.

Qualifications

• PhD in dental public health, oral epidemiology or a closely related field.
• An emerging research profile in dental public health or oral epidemiology.
• Evidence of publishing research in reputable refereed journals.
• Experience presenting research findings at conferences or other scholarly forums.
• Evidence of contributing to applications for external research funding.
• Knowledge of best-practice research methodologies relevant to oral epidemiology and population oral health.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary research projects and contribute to an inclusive team environment.
• Experience contributing to internal service roles, external engagement activities or research student development.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality research outputs in oral epidemiology and dental public health, including publications in reputable outlets.
• Contribute to joint research projects and competitive research funding applications with colleagues and external collaborators.
• Advance the translation of research knowledge, technologies and practices for research end users.
• Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, while participating in citizenship, service and partnership activities.

Skills

Collaborative research

Conference presentations

Research dissemination

Education

PhD in dental public health or oral epidemiology

Job description

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop their expertise and emerging research profile in oral epidemiology and dental public health. Working within the multidisciplinary Population Oral Health at UQ team in the School of Dentistry, you will contribute to purposeful, collaborative research that strengthens the evidence base for better oral health outcomes, reduces inequalities and supports meaningful change for communities. This is a part-time (80%), fixed-term position for 6 months at Academic Level A.

• Produce high-quality research outputs in oral epidemiology and dental public health, including publications in reputable outlets.
• Contribute to joint research projects and competitive research funding applications with colleagues and external collaborators.
• Advance the translation of research knowledge, technologies and practices for research end users.
• Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, while participating in citizenship, service and partnership activities.

About You

• Completion of a PhD in dental public health, oral epidemiology or a closely related field.
• An emerging research profile in dental public health or oral epidemiology.
• Evidence of publishing research in reputable refereed journals.
• Experience presenting research findings at conferences or other scholarly forums.
• Evidence of contributing to applications for external research funding.
• Knowledge of best-practice research methodologies relevant to oral epidemiology and population oral health.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary research projects and contribute to an inclusive team environment.
• Experience contributing to internal service roles, external engagement activities or research student development.

Applications close Thursday 22nd October at 11.00pm AEST (R-69921).

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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• generous leave provisions
• 17% superannuation
• flexible working arrangements
• health and wellness discounts