Research Fellow – Nutrition and Dietetics Full-time

Academic Position in Public Health Nutrition

School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences

Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to two years

Base salary will be in the range $119,462 to $141,545 + 17% super (Academic Level B)

Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

Join a collaborative and inclusive academic community advancing public health nutrition through purposeful research, teaching and engagement. Working alongside academics in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, you will develop an independent research profile, contribute to nationally and internationally recognised research, engage with policy and practice stakeholders, and translate evidence into meaningful outcomes for communities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Develop an independent and team-based research program in public health nutrition, including nutritional epidemiology, population-based dietary interventions, nutrition promotion, and food and nutrition policy. Publish high-quality research, pursue external funding, apply rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods, and translate evidence to inform policy and practice.
• Teaching: Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across different settings, contribute to innovative curriculum design, coordinate courses, and undertake assessment and marking in accordance with University requirements.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Master of Dietetics Studies research project students, Honours students, and Higher Degree by Research candidates. Support researcher capability, positive working relationships, and effective employee processes in accordance with University policies.
• Citizenship and Service: Build purposeful partnerships with colleagues, government, industry, professional bodies, and the wider community. Contribute to governance, committees and internal service, while demonstrating leadership through mentoring, collaboration, and the consistent application of UQ values.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.

About You

• Completion of a PhD in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated research experience in population nutrition, behavioural nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, food policy, or another area of public health nutrition.
• A strong track record of publications in respected peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences, relative to career stage.
• Evidence of national standing and an emerging international profile in public health nutrition.
• Experience applying quantitative research methods to large datasets using advanced statistical methods and software such as R, Stata, or SAS.
• Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining, or managing external research funding.
• Experience engaging effectively with government, community, policy, or practice stakeholders and working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
• A growing record of student supervision, high-quality university teaching, academic service, and external engagement, supported by excellent communication, organisational, and project management skills.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

At UQ, you will be part of a visionary and connected research community committed to discovery, translation, and impact. You will be supported to bring together diverse perspectives, challenge conventional thinking, and create meaningful change in nutrition policy, practice, and population health.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Sarah McNaughton at s.mcnaughton@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.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the 'About You' section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67941).