Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow – Youth Substance Use Research at University of Queensland

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

136048.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Youth Substance Use Research, Drug Policies, Tobacco Control, Addiction Research, Social Media, AI-Assisted Intervention, Vaping, Tobacco Product Use

Industry

Higher Education

Description

National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research Full-time, fixed-term position for 2.5 years Base salary will range from $82,057 – $109,246 (Academic Level A) or $114,824 - $136,048 (Academic Level B) + 17% Superannuation Based at our St Lucia campus About This Opportunity Our School of Psychology and the National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research (NCYSUR) are inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Fellow with expertise in youth substance use research, drug policies and tobacco control. This is an exciting opportunity to support high-impact, vital research and create real change! This position will be directly involved in the delivery of a range of NHMRC-funded research projects (e.g., monitoring tobacco use, AI-assisted intervention for youth vaping), and the research projects funded by the NCYSUR through the Australian Government, Drug and Alcohol Program. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality research on addiction, with a strong focus on smoking, vaping and other tobacco product use across populations and regulatory environments. The candidate will work under the supervision of Associate Professor Gary Chan, Associate Professor Janni Leung and Dr. Daniel Stjepanovic on a range of NHMRC-funded research projects (e.g., social media and addiction, AI-assisted intervention), and work under the supervision of the Prof. Jason Connor, Director of the National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, on projects funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care. We encourage applications from across Australia and overseas. Employer-sponsored work rights may be available for this appointment subject to individual candidate eligibility. For further information, please view the full appointment booklet. If you are unable to access this link, please email talent@uq.edu.au for a copy of the booklet. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Gary Chan at c.chan4@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. Want to Apply? 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 ‘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). Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. 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Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support high-impact research on youth substance use, focusing on smoking, vaping, and tobacco product use. They will be involved in NHMRC-funded projects and contribute to research funded by the NCYSUR.