Colonel George Johnson Fellowship In Australian History

University of Sydney

Sydney, Australia
Base: $113,400 - $121,054; bonus/equity: not speci...
Original historical research project completion
Major scholarly output production capability
Intellectual independence in research delivery
This prestigious fixed-term postdoctoral appointment supports early-career researchers in developing a major research output like a book

Job Summary

  • This prestigious fixed-term postdoctoral appointment supports early-career researchers in developing a major research output like a book.
  • The fellowship provides access to $10,000 from the Colonel George Johnston bequest to support research travel and publication costs.
  • Candidates must have completed a PhD within the last six years and hold unrestricted work rights in Australia.

Matching Summary

This prestigious fixed-term postdoctoral appointment supports early-career researchers in developing a major research output like a book.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Original historical research project completion
  • Major scholarly output production capability
  • Intellectual independence in research delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Experience coordinating research workshops
  • Strong emerging national or international track record
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives

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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