Conjoint Senior Research Fellow or Principal Research Fellow in Midwifery

About the role

The University of Queensland (UQ) and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) are offering a full-time, fixed-term conjoint position (up to 5 years) for a Senior Research Fellow or Principal Research Fellow in Midwifery. It sits within the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and RBWH, in a collaborative clinical and academic setting, and focuses on building research capacity in maternal and infant health, strengthening alignment between the organisations and translating evidence into better clinical outcomes.

The appointment is a research-focused role at Academic Level C or D, commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience. It is primarily based at RBWH, Herston.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent in Midwifery.
• Level C: established research profile, national recognition, an internationally developing profile, publications in reputable refereed journals and conference presentations, a strong record of securing and managing external research funding, and supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to completion.
• Level D: sustained record of outstanding, internationally recognised research achievement, international recognition, ability to lead a research team, excellent record of securing and managing significant external funding from institutional and commercial sources, and extensive supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students.

What we offer

• Base salary in the range $145,961 - $193,070 plus 17% superannuation (Academic Level C or D).
• Access to world-class facilities, grant-writing support, research funding opportunities and staff development.
• Group of Eight university membership, recognition of prior service, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and flexible working arrangements.

Applications close 29 November 2026. Applicants must state in their cover letter which level they are applying for, and pre-employment checks may include verification of Australian work rights, qualifications, AHPRA registration and immunisations.