Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2 months ago

Herston, Queensland$84K - $111KFull TimePublic Health

✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Imagine a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow role at the Australian Women and Girls’ Health Research Centre in Herston. You'll analyze large longitudinal datasets to advance women's health epidemiology.

The salary ranges from $83,698.91 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 contribute to research projects, grant applications, and supervise students. The role offers a flexible schedule with no explicit call, weekend, or night shift requirements.

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to impactful public health research.

Apply now to grow your career in a supportive academic environment.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Uq a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Public Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Public Health — Physician Career Context

This Public 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 $84k to $111k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Herston, Queensland.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($84k–$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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