Colonel George Johnson Fellowship In Australian History

University of Sydney

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Base: $113,400 - $121,054; bonus/equity: not speci...
Early-career researcher with phd in history
Strong research profile and track record
Commitment to producing major scholarly output
The fellowship is a prestigious, fixed-term postdoctoral appointment designed to support outstanding early-career researchers within six years of completing their PhD

Job Summary

  • The fellowship is a prestigious, fixed-term postdoctoral appointment designed to support outstanding early-career researchers within six years of completing their PhD.
  • Recipients receive access to $10,000 from the Colonel George Johnston bequest to support research travel, conference participation, and publication costs.
  • The role offers flexibility to undertake the Fellowship at a lower FTE to extend beyond one year and includes opportunities for casual teaching.

Matching Summary

The fellowship is a prestigious, fixed-term postdoctoral appointment designed to support outstanding early-career researchers within six years of completing their PhD.

Salary

Base: $113,400 - $121,054; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation pro rata; $10,000 research bequest

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Early-career researcher with PhD in history
  • Strong research profile and track record
  • Commitment to producing major scholarly output

Nice-to-have

  • Intellectual independence and research focus
  • Experience coordinating workshops and conferences
  • Capacity to deliver high-quality work independently

Key Requirements

  • PhD completed within the last six years
  • Doctoral qualification in history or related discipline
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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