Research Fellow

Griffith University; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith University in Gold Coast invites a Research Fellow to join the CHESS program. You will work on the Tracking Cube, a nationwide initiative to translate digital health technologies for monitoring child health and neurodevelopment, supporting early and accurate diagnosis in primary care.

The role involves ethical, collaborative research, advanced statistical modelling, supervision of students, and active dissemination to policymakers and clinicians across communities.

Qualifications

• PhD in health sciences or related discipline.
• Postdoctoral research experience with mixed-methods.
• Experience conducting clinical/health services research in real-world settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collaborative, mixed-methods research to the highest ethical standards.
• Lead design and execution of advanced statistical analyses for complex health interventions.
• Build capacity by supervising students and mentoring junior researchers.
• Engage effectively with partner sites, stakeholders, and communities, applying Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance principles.
• Actively disseminate research outcomes to policy makers, clinicians, and community groups.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Mentoring

Collaborative research

Stakeholder engagement

Indigenous data governance

Education

PhD in health sciences or related discipline

Job description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why?

Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

The Changing Health Systems (CHESS) program identifies challenges in the health system and co-designs consumer-driven, integrated and holistic solutions that improve care experiences and inform best practice.

As a Research Fellow, you’ll join the team driving the Tracking Cube, a nationwide initiative to implement and evaluate digital health technologies for monitoring child health and neurodevelopment. This co-designed solution is ready for translation into primary healthcare, supporting early and accurate diagnosis and care for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, FASD and ASD.

Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Conduct collaborative, mixed-methods research to the highest ethical standards.
• Lead the design and execution of advanced statistical analyses for complex health interventions.
• Build capacity by supervising students and mentoring junior researchers.
• Engage effectively with partner sites, stakeholders, and communities, applying Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance principles.
• Actively disseminate research outcomes to policy makers, clinicians, and community groups.

This is a fixed term, full time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Research Fellow Grade 2 range $117,076 - $139,031 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $136,979 - $162,667 per annum.

Qualifications

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in health sciences or related discipline.
• Extensive postdoctoral research experience with mixed-methods studies.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting clinical, implementation or health services research in real-world settings, such as healthcare or community-based services.
• Strong statistical analysis skills, including advanced modelling of complex interventions.
• Experience working with First Nations communities and/or administering and interpreting child neurodevelopmental assessments (highly regarded).

Why Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Dianne Shanley on [e-mail].

Closing date:

Sunday, 29 November at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.