Postdoctoral Research Fellow - IVF Support Study

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

We're seeking a motivated and collaborative Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an exciting project, the IVF Support Study, funded by an NHMRC Ideas Grant. This Australia-first project is investigating the emotions and coping strategies of patients during an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment cycle. We will use this information to develop a digital intervention to support people during their treatment. Based within the Australian Women and Girls' Research Centre, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful, patient-focused research while working alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will primarily be involved in analysing the quantitative survey data gathered from patients during treatment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that directly supports the wellbeing of people navigating fertility treatment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct high-quality research, including data collection, analysis, and the preparation of publications in leading academic journals.
• Analyse longitudinal survey data, using a variety of advanced statistical analysis techniques.
• Collaborate on grant applications and contribute to securing research funding.
• Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of research students, where appropriate.
• Actively participate in academic citizenship, including service roles, committee involvement, and community or industry engagement.

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

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. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Katrina Moss. 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.

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