The UNE Strategic Plan 2016-2020 sets out UNE’s commitment to increasing the scale and capability of its research through its research strategy, and to achieve international distinction in all its chosen fields of research, which will positively impact and strengthen our communities.

The UNE Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme (UNE-PDF) aims to support early career researchers who have an outstanding track record relative to opportunity, and commensurate with expectations for nationally competitive early career fellowships. Fellowships are offered on a three-year fixed term full-time basis and Fellows must be based at the University for the duration of the Fellowship.

The UNE Postdoctoral Research fellowship applicant must gain support for the application from a prospective senior academic supervisor at UNE who will act as research mentor and line manager during the Fellowship. All Nominations must be submitted by the UNE nominating supervisor.  Direct applications from candidates will not be accepted.

The 2018 UNE-PDF scheme is a targeted round with the selection criteria reflecting two priorities; firstly, for nominees working alongside UNE ARC Discovery (DP18) Chief Investigators, and secondly, nominees who will strengthen research teams at UNE. This targeted call for Postdoctoral Fellows is a one-time request for applications to address a specific UNE strategy aiming to:

• Stimulate the development of competitive ARC Discovery submissions, and
• Advance a strong research team to an outstanding research team.

Salary: $82,738 per annum (commencing at Level A, base +5) and increment through base +6 in the second year, and base +7 in the third year PLUS 17% employer superannuation.

Closing date: Wednesday 25th January 2017 (Nominations)
Thursday 16th March 2017 (Full Application – by invitation only)

Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered on a three-year fixed term full-time basis and Postdoctoral Fellows must be based at the University for the duration of the Fellowship.

KEY DATES:

• Stage 1 – EOI Nominations open Wednesday 7th December 2016
• Stage 1 – Referee Reports due Wednesday 18th January 2017
• Stage 1 – EOI Nominations close Wednesday 25th January 2017
• Stage 2 – Full Applications (by invitation only) open Friday 3rd February 2017
• Stage 2 – Full Applications (by invitation only) close Thursday 16th March 2017
• Stage 2 – Full Applications, Notification of outcomes Monday 1st May 2017
• Stage 3 – Interviews (by invitation only) Week beginning 29th May 2017.
• Successful candidates will be notified on Monday 12th June 2017
• UNE-PDF Commencement date is Monday 9th January 2018. Dates outside this must be approved by the PVCR and will be granted only in exceptional circumstances. Commencement prior to 1st January 2018 will not be permitted.

Research Services Contact:
Research Data and Integrity Officer Briahna McGregor
Email: bbarry6@une.edu.au
Phone +61 2 6773 2398