We are investing in the next generation of researchers so they’re ready to make an impact. Deakin is launching up to 20 Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in any area of research strength at Deakin University and a further 10 Executive Dean Health Research Fellowships to support and develop early career researchers in health and medical areas of research strength.

Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are intended to build research and innovation capability and excellence and create impact, in strategic priority research strengths at Deakin University.

The Fellowships support and develop early career researchers, aiming to enhance our capacity and capability in key research areas and build the next generation of high achieving and internationally competitive researchers. The scheme is highly competitive.

The role and eligibility 

Key responsibilities will be to successfully undertake a significant and innovative research project and participate as an active member of the University’s research community.

Fellows can be based at any Deakin campus however it is recommended that they be located on the same campus as their assigned supervisor.

Applicants must have been awarded a PhD on or after 1^st January 2018 or, together with allowable career interruptions, have an award of PhD date that would be commensurate with a PhD award date of 1^st January 2018. 

Refer to the 2022 Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Guidelines, Instructions and Conditions of Award for a full description of the scheme and the associated eligibility requirements.

 Funding amounts 

• The Fellowship provides 2 years of salary support from a Level A, Step 6 up to the top of Level B classification, commensurate with experience (ranges from $88,209 - $117,503 per annum current at 27th April 2021). 
• Successful Fellows also receive a once off research support grant of $15,000, which must be used for direct research costs that relate specifically to the research project.

How to apply

1. Read the 2022 Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Guidelines, Instructions and Conditions of Award
2. Liaise with the Faculty/School/Institute/SRIC that aligns most closely with your research interests and identify your proposed supervisor. Refer to the Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Faculty/School/Institute/SRIC contacts page.
3. Prepare the following supporting documents to be uploaded as part of your application: 
   • Top 3 Publications
   • Summary of Experience and Contributions
   • Research Project Proposal  work with your proposed supervisor to prepare this 
   • Curriculum Vitae and Publication List – to be uploaded as a single PDF document 
   • Evidence of PhD conferral, or letter from your institution indicating you are on track to complete your PhD by no later than 31 December 2021. 
   • Evidence of any career interruptions impacting your eligibility (if applicable). This can be in the form of a statutory declaration.
   • Complete the online application form via the Deakin careers website, ensuring you upload all supporting documents.
   • Submit the application on or before the closing date and time.

If you have questions regarding the scheme, please visit the ADPRF website or email adprfellowships@deakin.edu.au.

Applications for this position close at 11:55 pm Wednesday 1st September 2021 (AEST).

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We understand that our academic workforce is increasingly diverse, and we recognise academic careers may be placed on hold throughout many life circumstances. Achievement relative to opportunity places more emphasis on the quality, as opposed to the quantity of research outputs. In your application, we strongly encourage you to comment on your achievements relative to opportunity.