Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• 3x Fixed Term, full-time appointments (3-years)
• Options for part-time during the Fellowship if needed
• Level B: $109,321 - $126,251 + 17% Superannuation
• Attractive relocation package available
• Project costs of $10,000 p.a. for three years
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development
• Generous working conditions in a great location, with sociable hours, family friendly policies, flexible work practices and culturally sensitive leave provisions, including cultural and ceremonial leave
• Located at one of UOW’s Australian campuses by negotiation

Join our modern, research intensive university – ranked in the top 1 percent of universities in the world – in a location that combines the best of city living and a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a UOW Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.

We are seeking to connect three outstanding early-career researcher (less than five years post-Doctorate taking into account any career interruptions) with our established, world-class, academics in areas of existing research strength.  You will have an excellent track record with national/ international recognition; and propose a research project that is strategically aligned with the University and the host faculty.

To Apply: 

Please download the 2024 Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme Guidelines and Instructions check you are eligible under section 4, and follow the application process set out in section 5.

Prospective applicants must discuss their application with their proposed UOW Mentor, and then the Head of the proposed Host Unit at UOW, prior to submitting their application.

Please note that you are not required to provide responses to the Selection Criteria contained in the position description.  Responses to selection criteria for this Fellowship will be part of the research proposal.

The following compliant documents must be uploaded with your application (Please combine the below documents into a single PDF before uploading):

1. Project proposal – 4 pages plus references
2. Curriculum Vitae – max. 3 pages, plus the publications list
3. UOW Mentor Report from your UOW Mentor - on the proforma provided
4. External Referee Report from a referee external to UOW - on the proforma provided

For further information about this Fellowship, please contact Karen Lovasz, Manager Strategic Projects, UOW Research Services Office, on + 61 2 4252 8218 or email ***************@uow.edu.au

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level B) Position Description

Closing Date:  Tuesday 30 April 2024, 11:59 PM

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse people, women and non-binary people, people living with disability, gender, sex and sexuality diverse (LGBTIQ+) people. The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander heritage.’ UOW will conduct an authentication process of submitted confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander documentation.

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

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