Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Child Health Research Centre
Job Description
Imagine a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow role at the Child Health Research Centre in South Brisbane. You'll focus on environmental epidemiology and community-based research impacting child health.
The salary ranges from $104,209.37 to $111,431.10 plus 17% superannuation. Benefits include up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible work arrangements including hybrid options, and comprehensive health coverage.
You'll engage in fieldwork, supervise students, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate research into real-world impact. The role offers a flexible schedule with no explicit call, weekend, or night shift requirements.
Join a supportive team dedicated to improving environmental health outcomes for children.
Apply now to build your research career with meaningful community engagement.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Child Health Research Centre at Uq a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Environmental Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Environmental Health — Physician Career Context
This Environmental Health position at Uq is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Uq lists compensation for this physician position at $104k to $111k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in South Brisbane, Queensland.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($104k–$111k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: 17% Superannuation, 17.5% Annual leave loading, Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, Flexible working arrangements, Health Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage, Grant writing support, Career progression opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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