Macquarie University Lighthouse Fellowship

PRIMARY DETAIL
- Macquarie University will offer up to 10 MQLF positions, commencing between 1 January 2026 and 30 June 2026.
- Salary Package: From $109,272 (Level A, Step 6) to $117,108 (Level A, Step 8) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Appointment Type: Full-time, Fixed term for 3 years. (There is also a full-time, fixed-term option for 4 years, with a 25% teaching component.)

The Role

The Macquarie University Lighthouse Fellowship (MQLF) supports researchers within three years of the award of their PhD who have an outstanding track record (relative to opportunity) and/or who show evidence of excellent research potential. The Scheme provides seed funding for early career researchers, allowing them to increase their competitiveness for securing externally funded fellowships and research funding from non-University sources. In addition, the Scheme aims to accelerate and increase the pipeline of research expertise within Macquarie University Strategic Research Initiatives, existing and emerging.

About You- your PhD was conferred on or after 1 March 2022; or- you can substantiate an allowable period of career interruption that would be commensurate with conferral of your PhD on or after 1 March 2022; or- your thesis was submitted on or before 31 December 2024. The Fellowship cannot commence until the PhD has been conferred (Fellowships must commence no later than 30 June 2026).

If you are not an Australian or New Zealand permanent resident or citizen, it is your responsibility to obtain the appropriate Visa before commencement of your Fellowship and ensure you meet the terms and conditions set forth by your Visa.

Your proposed research program must closely align with at least one of the Macquarie University Strategic Research Initiatives.

Please see the Funding Guidelines in the Resources section of our

webpage

for full eligibility details.

The MQLF scheme is highly competitive. Successful applicants have had an outstanding list of significant and/or prestigious research outputs which reflect the highest standards of their discipline. Many of them have also been awarded significant competitive funding, awards and/or prizes.

About Us

The Macquarie Business School is a globally significant centre for research in business, including Applied Finance, Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics, Accounting and Corporate Governance, Marketing, Management and Economics. We conduct world-leading research to solve society’s biggest challenges. We are recognised by industry as well as other world-leading academics for our impactful, interdisciplinary and innovative insights. Our research helps companies, governments, and not-for-profits transform the sectors they operate within, for public good.

Our research focuses on areas including:
- Health and social care- Sustainability- Data and analytics- Markets.

Much of the School’s research output and research-led teaching is geared towards addressing authentic problems in society. We pride ourselves on

research excellence

with real world

impact


MQBS leads a university-level centre—Transforming Energy Markets—as well as co-leadership across all four Faculties of the Data Horizons Centre. Our centres, including our faculty research centres, are led by distinguished academics and offer strong opportunities for early career researcher involvement and career development.

Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria (please see the Funding Guidelines for full information):
APPLICANT (35%)

ALIGNMENT WITH MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY’S STRATEGIC RESEARCH INITIATIVES (20%)

BENEFIT (10%)

PROJECT (TOTAL 35%)
- Project quality and innovation (15%)
- Feasibility (10%)
- Sponsor relationship and research environment (10%)

How to Apply

website

for key information about the scheme.

2. 2026 MQLF CV and Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence Form

3. Evidence of PhD conferral (if awarded) or submission date

For general information about the Fellowship opportunity, please visit the

website


For any general enquiries about the Scheme not covered by the Funding Guidelines, website or associated resources please contact:
Applications Close:
Monday 31 March 2025 11:59 PM, Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEDT)

Applications Close:
31/03/2025 11:59 PM

Diversity and Inclusion
- Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
- We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion.
- Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.