University of Queensland Recruitment 2026: Postdoctoral Research Fellow – History and Management of Work Fatigue | Program

University of Queensland Recruitment 2026: Postdoctoral Research Fellow – History and Management of Work Fatigue

The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the History and Management of Work Fatigue in the School of Communication and Arts. This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for up to 22 months (January 2027 – November 2028, with negotiable start dates), based at the St Lucia Campus, Australia.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Australian Research Council (ARC)-funded project, "The Cultural History of Fatigue", investigating how historical and cultural understandings of workplace fatigue influence the design and implementation of fatigue management technologies in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

Organization Details

Particulars	Details
Organization	The University of Queensland (UQ)
School	School of Communication and Arts
Position	Postdoctoral Research Fellow – History and Management of Work Fatigue
Employment Type	Full-Time
Appointment Type	Fixed-Term (Up to 22 Months)
Project Duration	January 2027 – November 2028 (Negotiable Start Date)
Academic Level	Academic Level A
Location	St Lucia Campus, Australia
Salary	AUD $83,698 – $111,431 per annum + 17% Superannuation

About the Position

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will contribute to an interdisciplinary research project examining the historical, cultural, and technological dimensions of workplace fatigue. The project aims to evaluate how AI-enabled fatigue management systems impact diverse users and inform more equitable technology design and workplace practices.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct historical and interdisciplinary research on workplace fatigue.
Contribute to the ARC-funded "The Cultural History of Fatigue" project.
Undertake stakeholder consultation and focus group studies.
Analyse the impact of automated fatigue management technologies.
Produce high-quality research publications and project outputs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers and project partners.
Contribute to developing recommendations for equitable fatigue management technologies.
Assist in designing user-centred models to reduce the risk of automated discrimination.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

A PhD in History, Communication, Cultural Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
Strong research skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Experience in qualitative research, historical analysis, or interdisciplinary research projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in the intersection of technology, work, culture, and society.
Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to collaborative research initiatives.

Salary & Benefits

Full-time appointment for up to 22 months.
Salary ranging from AUD $83,698 to $111,431 per annum.
17% Superannuation in addition to base salary.
Opportunity to work on a prestigious ARC-funded research project.
Access to world-class research facilities and an internationally recognized academic environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their online application through the University of Queensland recruitment portal along with all required supporting documents as specified in the official advertisement.

Why Apply?

Join one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities.
Work on an innovative ARC-funded interdisciplinary research project.
Explore the intersection of history, culture, AI, and workplace technology.
Collaborate with leading researchers in a vibrant academic environment.
Contribute to research that informs equitable and human-centred fatigue management practices.

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