Postdoc Position in Australia – McKenzie Fellowships Program
Designation/Position- Postdoc Position in Australia 2022
University of Melbourne, Australia invites applications for Postdoc Position in Australia from eligible and interested candidates
About-The University of Melbourne invites applications for the McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellowships Scheme, a flagship program supporting outstanding postdoctoral researchers across diverse fields. The scheme provides a concentrated research period, fostering research excellence, project development, collaborations, and leadership skills for early-career scholars. Up to 16 fellowships will be awarded for commencement in 2025, including dedicated fellowships to support Indigenous researchers and promote equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
- 📅 Critical Dates
- Thursday, 18 January 2024: Release of Scheme Guidelines
- Thursday, 1 February 2024: EOI opens via SmartyGrants
- 3:00 pm (AEST), Friday, 8 March 2024: EOI (Including Eligibility exemption requests if relevant) due via SmartyGrants
- Tuesday, 7 May 2024: Full application opens via SmartyGrants
- 3:00 pm, Friday, 14 June 2024: Full applications due via SmartyGrant & Referee written testimonials due via email to mckenzie-application@unimelb.edu.au
- September 2024: Fellowship Offers
- As of 2025, the McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme involves two stages: EOI and Full Application.
- 🌐 Overview
- Established in 2010, the McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme is the University of Melbourne’s flagship postdoctoral development program.
- A period of concentrated research time for outstanding early career researchers.
- Strengthens research, generates new projects, develops research leadership capabilities, and contributes to broader research objectives.
- Applicants with a PhD from the University of Melbourne are now eligible.
- 💰 Funding
- Up to 16 postdoctoral fellowships for 2025, across various research fields.
- At least two fellowships for Indigenous researchers or those supporting equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
- Funding includes Academic Level A6 salary, on-costs, superannuation, and up to $25,000 for research project costs.
- Default term: Three years of research-focused activity.
- 🎓 Eligibility
- Applicants must have a PhD from any university, completed no earlier than 1 February 2021.
- Fellowship must commence by 30 June 2025.
- No previous McKenzie or Melbourne Postdoctoral Fellowship holders.
- No outstanding Progress or Final Reports from other University of Melbourne schemes.
- Eligibility Exemption Requests allowed under specific circumstances.
- 📝 How to Apply
- Review Scheme guidelines and establish an Academic Contact.
- Academic Contact to endorse the application and submit the Endorsement Declaration via email.
- Submit EOI (including Eligibility Exemption Requests if relevant) via SmartyGrants.
- Complete the full application if shortlisted.
- Referees to submit written testimonials via email.
- Ensure the complete application is submitted via SmartyGrants portal.
- 📄 Supporting Documents
- Scheme Guidelines, EOI Form, FAQs, Career Interruption Calculator, Endorsement Declaration Template available for 2025.
- Contact mckenzie-application@unimelb.edu.au for documents in alternate accessible formats.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Open to all research fields of interest to the University and its faculties
Location: University of Melbourne, Australia
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in any discipline awarded from any university worldwide, including Australia and the University of Melbourne.
- Completion of the PhD requirements no earlier than February 1, 2021.
- Fellowship commencement by June 30, 2025.
- Not having previously held and completed a McKenzie or Melbourne Postdoctoral Fellowship.
- No outstanding Progress Reports or Final Reports from other University of Melbourne researcher development schemes.
Job Description:
- Conduct high-quality, independent research in the chosen field.
- Strengthen research capabilities, generate new projects, and contribute to broader University research objectives.
- Develop leadership skills and engage in collaborative activities.
- A default term of three years at 1.0 FTE, with a focus on research.
Funding:
- Fellowship at Academic Level A6, University Salary Band, with on-costs and superannuation.
- Additional single allocation of up to $25,000 for research project costs over the fellowship term.
How to Apply:
- Review the Scheme guidelines and prepare the necessary documents.
- Establish an Academic Contact at the University of Melbourne and provide the Endorsement Declaration form for submission.
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SmartyGrants, including Eligibility Exemption Requests if needed.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete the full application in SmartyGrants.
- Ensure referees submit written testimonials by the due date.
- Submit the complete application via the SmartyGrants portal.
Last Date for Apply:
- Expression of Interest (EOI): March 8, 2024
- Full applications: June 14, 2024
Contacts:
- For inquiries, contact mckenzie-application@unimelb.edu.au.
- Refer to Scheme guidelines for additional information.
Join the McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellowships Scheme and contribute to groundbreaking research while advancing your career at the University of Melbourne. Apply by June 14, 2024, for this prestigious opportunity.
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