Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026

5 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Deakin University Full time

**Job no**: 572949
**Work type**: Full-time
**Location**: Flexible, Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
**Categories**: Business, Research, Arts, Education, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Architecture, IT, Built Environment

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 Fellowship.

We’re launching 20 Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (DUPRF) and a number of Executive Dean Health Research Fellowships.

DUPRFs focus on any area of Deakin’s research strengths, while Executive Dean of Health Research Fellows concentrate on health and medical areas aligned to the University’s research priorities.

**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 Deakin Fellow you will get the chance to:

- Complete an innovative research project alongside experts are ranked in the top 1% globally
- Enjoy unique access to Deakin’s 5-star rated world-class facilities no matter which campus you’ll call home
- Do research at the first university in the world approved to open a campus in India
- Take advantage of Deakin’s position 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

**What funding Deakin offers**
- A one-off research support grant of $15,000, which must 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 **.**

Are you a recent PhD graduate? You're eligible if you received your PhD on or after January 1, 2022, or if your PhD award date, accounting for career interruptions, aligns with that date.

**Applications close at 11.55pm Sunday 10 August 2025 (AEST).**

**Have burning questions about becoming a Deakin Fellow? We’re eager to hear from you.**
- 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._

**Advertised**: 01 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 10 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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