Early Career Research Fellowships (mckenzie, Mary Lugton And Puzey)

University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Base: level a.6 + super; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Early-career researcher
Postdoctoral fellowship
Academic research career
The University of Melbourne invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2026 Early Career Researcher Fellowships, with appointments commencing in 2027

Job Summary

  • The University of Melbourne invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2026 Early Career Researcher Fellowships, with appointments commencing in 2027.
  • This annual round encompasses three competitive schemes: the McKenzie, Mary Lugton, and Puzey Postdoctoral Fellowships.
  • Fellowship benefits include a three-year full-time appointment at Level A.6 plus superannuation, up to $25,000 in project funding, and access to mentoring and ECR development programs.

Matching Summary

The University of Melbourne invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2026 Early Career Researcher Fellowships, with appointments commencing in 2027.

Salary

Base: Level A.6 plus superannuation; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to $25,000 in project funding

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • early-career researcher
  • postdoctoral fellowship
  • academic research career
  • project funding access

Nice-to-have

  • mentoring and development programs
  • collaboration with faculty

Key Requirements

  • PhD completed by 7 May 2026
  • PhD completed no earlier than 1 April 2023
  • Australian citizen and resident (Puzey)
  • Active researcher in Science or Engineering (Mary Lugton)

Work Rights

Australian citizen and resident (Puzey)

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