Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Visual Images and Prosocial Behaviour

• Business School

• Join a university ranked in the world’s top 50

• An exciting opportunity to advance two research projects on visual images

• Be part of meaningful work that will assist in future proofing the economy, drive change and reduce social conflict

• Based at our picturesque and Vibrant St Lucia Campus

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll 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.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

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.

About This Opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary team of scholars focused on understanding the impact of visual images on prosocial behaviour. The Research Fellow would be dedicated to advancing two funded research projects on visual images. One project investigates the impact of images in fundraising and nonprofit marketing. This project develops new evidence-based visual strategies through significant interdisciplinary collaborations with leading industry partners in Australia and abroad. Expected outcomes include best practice guidelines that better equip humanitarian organisations to help people in need. The second project is designed to understand the psychological factors underpinning climate (in)action, and test visual tools capable of catalysing action. The significant benefits that will emerge will assist in future-proofing the economy, increasing government flexibility to drive change, and reducing social conflict.

Key responsibilities will include: 

Research

• Publish or exhibit in high quality research outlets.

• Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.

• Work with colleagues in the development of joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.

• Develop and steward relationships with key external stakeholders, including federal and state government departments and agencies, organisations, external funding entities, and related industry bodies.

Supervision and Researcher Development

• Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).

• Demonstrate personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.

Citizenship and Service

• Demonstrate citizenship behaviours that align to the UQ values.

• Collaborate in service activities external to the immediate organisation unit.

• Develop external links and partnerships by cultivating relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.

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

This is a full-time (100%) fixed-term position for up to 2 years at Academic level A. The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $77,324.85 - $102,945.12, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $90,470.08 - $120,445.79 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.

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 including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You  

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in marketing, psychology, philanthropic studies, or a related discipline area.

• Evidence of experience conducting experiments, either online, in the lab, or in the field.

• Experience conducting meta-analyses and/or systematic reviews

• A demonstrated interest in understanding a domain of prosocial and/or pro-environmental behaviour

• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment. 

• Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 

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Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Matthew Hornsey at [email protected] 
For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Other Information 

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion .  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity , LGBTQIA+ , cultural and/or linguistic , Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples , or people with a disability . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected] .

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

Applications close Monday 1 April 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-35642).