• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 5 years
• Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $145,961 - $193,070 + 17% super (Academic Level C or D)
• Primarily based at RBWH, Herston

About This Opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Fellow or Principal Research Fellow in Midwifery to undertake a conjoint role between UQ’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH), Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS).

Working within a collaborative clinical and academic environment, you will build research capacity in maternal and infant health, strengthen alignment between the organisations, and translate evidence into meaningful improvements in clinical outcomes and service delivery.

This appointment will be offered as a Research-Focused role, at Academic Level C or D, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

A Senior Research Fellow (Level C) will build on an established record of research achievement and national recognition to develop their international reputation. They will provide research leadership, contribute to service and engagement activities, and support research training and supervision of Higher Degree by Research students.

A Principal Research Fellow (Level D) will demonstrate a sustained record of outstanding, internationally recognised research achievement. They will provide significant research leadership, contribute strongly to service and engagement, and lead research training and supervision of Higher Degree by Research students.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

About you

Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in Midwifery.

At Level C

• An established profile in research in the discipline area.
• National recognition in the area of expertise, with an internationally developing profile and an established record of publications in reputed refereed journal and presenting at conferences.
• A strong record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
• A solid record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
• A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with a strong contribution to external activities

At Level D

• A sustained record of outstanding impact and achievement in research in the disciplinary area.
• International recognition in the area of expertise and an excellent record of publications in reputed refereed journal and presenting at conferences.
• Ability to successfully lead a research team, with an excellent record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing significant external research funding from institutional and commercial sources.
• An extensive record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.

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.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Karen Healy at k.healy@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, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Applicants should specifically indicate in your cover letter which Academic Level you are applying for (Level C or D). Appointment at Level C or D will be commensurate with the successful candidates’ skills and experience, in accordance with the University's Criteria for Academic Performance. 

Other Information 

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, AHPRA registration 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 29th November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70396). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 7th December 2026.