• Frazer Institute

• Part-time (0.8FTE) fixed-term position until December 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $97,268 - $104,348 + 17% super (HEW Level 6) 

• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity  

Join a purpose-driven research team at the forefront of improving outcomes for women affected by gynaecological cancer.

Based within the Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer Research at the Frazer Institute, this exciting opportunity will see you contribute to impactful clinical and translational research that advances scientific knowledge and supports meaningful change in patient care.

Working alongside leading researchers, clinicians and collaborators, you will play a pivotal role in transforming complex research data into high-quality scientific outputs, helping to drive discoveries from the laboratory and clinical trials to real-world clinical impact.

As part of UQ's collaborative and inclusive research community, you will be challenged, inspired and rewarded while working with talented colleagues committed to research excellence and improving lives. 

In this role, you will:

• Collect, curate and manage complex laboratory, clinical and translational research datasets, ensuring the highest standards of data integrity and quality.
• Analyse and interpret laboratory, clinical and translational research data and liaise with researchers, clinicians and external collaborators to support project deliverables.
• Draft and contribute substantially to scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, working closely with investigators to prepare and revise manuscripts through the publication process.
• Contribute to literature reviews, grant applications, ethics submissions and research reporting activities that support the success and growth of a dynamic research program.

About You   

• A tertiary qualification in health sciences, biomedical sciences, public health, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Demonstrated experience in research data management, analysis and interpretation within a clinical, biomedical or health research environment.

• Proven ability to contribute to, draft and prepare high-quality scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong analytical skills with experience transforming complex datasets into meaningful insights that support impactful research outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, clinicians and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Experience using statistical software such as R, SPSS, STATA, SAS or Python, and confidence working with laboratory and/or clinical trial datasets. 

About UQ 

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.  

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, , and salary packaging. 

Interested? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Eva Baxter – e.baxter@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.  

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. 

Other Information  

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

 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.  

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 talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623. 

Applications close Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69390). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the 17 November 2026.