School of Civil Engineering – Faculty of EAIT
Part-time (35%), fixed-term position until 31/03/2027
Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Visa sponsorship is not available
Based at our St Lucia Campus
An exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer (Educational Researcher) where you focus on advancing research in graduate attributes within the Blue Economy sector. This position involves collecting, analysing, and reporting on survey data from students and industry participants, with the goal of understanding and enhancing graduate employability skills for future marine industry roles. You will engage with academic and industry stakeholders, contributing to impactful educational research aligned with the Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre's (BE CRC) objectives.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research: Conduct high-quality research on employability and graduate attributes, leading to reputable journal publications and conference presentations. Design and analyse surveys, focus groups, and interviews involving current and alumni BE CRC students and industry partners to evaluate graduate employability skills. Collaborate on publications and presentations to advance research in educational frameworks for Blue Economy fields. Support knowledge transfer through industry reports, conference sessions, training packages, and the commercialisation of UQ intellectual property. Develop a coherent research program with an emerging profile, drawing on best practices in research methodologies.
Engagement and Reporting: Actively engage with industry partners to identify essential graduate skills, guiding the design of surveys, focus groups, and interviews. Develop training modules and resources to translate research findings into actionable insights for educational institutions, industry stakeholders, government, and the BE CRC Board. Participate in stakeholder meetings and workshops to share updates and gather feedback and prepare reports summarising research outcomes and progress toward project milestones.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, supporting their development and ensuring effective guidance. Manage research support staff according to University policies throughout their employment, addressing conflicts and grievances promptly and professionally.
Citizenship and Service: Exhibit citizenship behaviours that reflect UQ values, demonstrating leadership through collaboration and active engagement in key initiatives. Support academic roles and unit operations during team absences, contribute to internal service roles, decision- making, and committees. Engage in external service activities and initiate partnerships with industry, government, professional organisations, and the broader community.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.
About UQAs 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.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
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 including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About YouPhD or near completion in educational research, survey analysis, or a relevant discipline.
Emerging research profile with experience in survey design and data analysis.
Demonstrated ability to publish in high-quality journals and present at conferences.
Strong skills in engaging and collaborating with industry stakeholders, preferably within the Blue Economy or related sectors.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre- employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, mandatory immunisations, etc.
Work Rights:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Remo Cossu via [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter
Responses to the ‘About You' section
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close on Monday, 2 December 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45444).
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