Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) | School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

• Full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years commencing January 2026  

• Base salary will range from $82,057 – $109,246 (Academic Level A) or $114,824 - $136,048 (Academic Level B) + 17% Superannuation

• Based at the Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) at our Herston campus

We are inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Fellow, with co-design expertise, to join the dedicated research team at UQ's Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC). QARC is committed to optimising the lives of people living with aphasia through research, service, and partnerships and is the first centre of its kind in Australia. If you are passionate about making a real difference and creating lasting, meaningful impact to the lives of people in our community, this is your chance

In this role, you will support the Medical Research Future Fund project "Overcoming Systemic Barriers in Aphasia Care with the Aphasia Treatment Translation Network (ATTAIN)" - a $4.8 million initiative that aims to transform post-stroke aphasia care by driving system-wide evidence translation to improve patient outcomes. You will be responsible for leading the co-design and evaluation of an implementation toolkit for speech pathologists who work in the area of post-stroke aphasia, including study initiation processes, project implementation and delivery, and collaborator relationships. This project incorporates principles of implementation science and co-production to work with clinical stakeholders to adapt and evaluate implementation toolkit components.

This opportunity is being offered at Academic Level A or B commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.

Please note, 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). The successful candidate will also be required complete mandatory immunisations. 

For further information, please view the full appointment booklet. If you are unable to access this link, please email for a copy of the booklet.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Kirstine Shrubsole at    

For application inquiries, and to request a copy of the appointment booklet, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  
 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:  

• Resume 

• Cover letter addressing the relevant 'About You' section/s found within the appointment booklet above

Applicants should identify in your cover letter which academic level you are applying for (Level A or B).

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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 don't 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.  

Applications close Sunday 23 November at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R