Locations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 11 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-41122
Digital Cultures & Societies - Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Full-time, fixed-term position for up to three (3) years
Base salary will be in the range $78,871 - $130,765 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A/B)
Work at our vibrant and conveniently located St Lucia campus
We are currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Fellow for the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision Making and Society (ADM+S) project 'Australian Ad Observatory: Investigating mobile and dynamic advertising via computational and participatory approaches.'
Within this project, the successful applicant will independently lead research activities and contribute to collaborative work focused on improving the observability of digital advertising.
The successful applicant will be a highly motivated researcher excited to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional research team to develop and implement novel approaches for studying the automated advertising model of digital media platforms. The researcher will play a key role in supporting data donation research with Australian participants with the project team. Participants in the project will use novel digital tools to collect and donate the ads they see in their digital feeds to the research team. This will include working with the project team to develop data donation methods, managing the recruitment and engagement with participants, organising and analysing donated data.
For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
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.
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.
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.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check.
Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We will support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Nicholas Carah. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Applicants should specifically address in their cover letter at what Academic Level (A or B) they are interested in applying for.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Friday, 20 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-41122).