• Data Science Collaborative Research Platform
• Full-time, fixed-term position through to Dec 2029.
• Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $145,961 - $168,043 + 17% super (Academic Level C).
• Based at our Herston campus.

About This Opportunity

Join the Data Science Collaborative Research Platform (DSCRP) in a senior research focused role providing scientific, technical and strategic leadership within the SMART Platform, a flagship digital health and clinical informatics initiative. Working at the intersection of healthcare delivery, health data and research, you will bring deep expertise in clinical informatics, health data systems and research translation to help researchers navigate Queensland Health’s complex digital health and data environment. You will work collaboratively across UQ, Queensland Health, Hospital and Health Services and other health-sector partners to enable high impact research that responsibly transforms routinely collected health data into evidence, innovation and improved healthcare outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Provide advanced scientific and technical leadership in clinical informatics and digital health, supporting the design and delivery of innovative research using routinely collected health data, electronic medical records, linked data assets and advanced analytical approaches. Provide expert guidance on Queensland Health data assets, electronic medical record systems, data linkage pathways, governance processes, ethics approvals and information security requirements.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of clinical informaticians and data engineers, strengthening technical capability, responsible research practice and professional development. Support researchers and students to develop robust methodologies, manuscripts, grant applications and research translation activities.
• Citizenship and Service: Build strategic and productive collaborations across UQ, Queensland Health, Hospital and Health Services and the broader health and research sectors. Contribute specialist expertise to collaborative research opportunities, funding proposals, ethics and governance applications, reports and publications, while strengthening the SMART Platform’s reputation as a trusted partner in data-enabled health research.
• Research Platform Leadership: Provide strategic leadership for the SMART Platform and help researchers navigate complex health data access, governance and digital health environments. Champion secure, ethical and responsible data stewardship, strengthen research infrastructure and service delivery, and enable researchers to translate health data into meaningful research, policy and health system outcomes.

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

About You

You will be a recognised expert in clinical informatics, digital health or health data science who combines a strong research profile with the judgement and collaborative leadership required to work across university and health system environments. You will bring an applied understanding of how health data moves from clinical systems into rigorous research and how to navigate the governance, security and ethical requirements that make this possible.

• A PhD in a relevant discipline, with an established research profile and recognised expertise in clinical informatics, digital health, health data science or a closely related field.
• Deep knowledge of Queensland Health’s data ecosystem, including electronic medical record systems, routinely collected health data, data linkage pathways and requirements for accessing health data for research.
• Substantial experience navigating health data governance, ethics, privacy and information security requirements, with demonstrated commitment to responsible data stewardship.
• A strong record of high quality research outputs and contribution to successful research funding, with demonstrated ability to translate health data and advanced technical expertise into healthcare, policy or practice impact.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills, including mentoring multidisciplinary teams and building trusted partnerships across universities, Queensland Health, Hospital and Health Services, government and other health sector partners.

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.

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, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dom Gorse, Director, Data Science Collaborative Research Platform, at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number below in the subject line.

All applicants must supply the following documents:  

• Cover letter addressing the About You section  
• Resume  

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, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, 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 [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close 19 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-63551). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 27 November 2026.