Job Description

Apply for a Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship today!

You’ve come this far with a PhD, why stop now? Continue your professional growth and make a mark in your field with a Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.

These fellowships can focus on any area of Deakin’s strategic research strengths and can help build your unique research and innovation skills to unlock an impactful career.

Why you can confidently choose Deakin

As a Deakin fellow, you’ll be supported by a vibrant, modern research community that is globally connected to more than 50 countries. You can trust that your highly competitive Deakin fellowship will build your unique research and innovation skills and unlock an impactful career.

Deakin is ranked in the top 1% for global research impact, which means you’ll have the tools at your fingertips to become a globally recognised expert.

As a fellow you’ll be able to:

• Complete an innovative research project alongside experts who are ranked in the top 1% globally
• Enjoy unique access to Deakin’s 5-star rated world-class facilities no matter which campus you call home
• Do research at the first university in the world approved to open a campus in India
• Take advantage of Deakin’s position as a research commercialisation leader, as Australia’s #1 university for equity held in start-up and spin out companies
• Use your research field expertise to solve problems that no one else can
• Take part in the Deakin Researcher Development Academy’s tailored early career researcher development program, helping build core capabilities to thrive early and sustain long-term research success

What funding Deakin offers

• Up to three years of salary support from a Level A, Step 6 to a Level B classification, commensurate with experience. (Note: For international fellows, the third year is subject to meeting visa requirements. Refer to the guidelines for further information.)
• A one-off research support grant of $15,000, which is to be used for direct research costs that relate specifically to the research project.

Ready to get your research done with Deakin? Find out how to apply now

Are you a recent PhD graduate? You're eligible if you received your PhD on or after January 1, 2023, or if your PhD award date, accounting for career interruptions, aligns with that date.

You must hold the right to work in Australia by the required commencement date, and no later than 31 March 2027.

Read the 2027 Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme guidelines for a full description of the scheme and its eligibility requirements.

Applications close at 11.55pm Monday 10 August 2026 (AEST).

Have burning questions about becoming a Deakin fellow? We’re eager to hear from you.

Website: https://www.deakin.edu.au/research/support-for-researchers/project-funding/deakin-university-funding/duprf

Email: duprfellowships@deakin.edu.au

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.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.