About Griffith University
At Griffith, our strong values and social focus set us apart. Our teaching and research prioritise innovation and social impact, and our partnerships put us at the cutting edge of challenges such as climate change, COVID-19, social justice and more. At Griffith University, we believe in creating a future for all. We are building on great foundations and we have set out an ambitious program to secure our future as a university of influence.

Griffith University is committed to excellence in teaching and research.  The University has five campuses and more than 50,000 students in the high growth Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor.  Griffith has an excellent working environment and a positive culture which supports staff development and encourages innovation, diversity and creativity.

About this opportunity
The 2023 Griffith University Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme is an exciting initiative offering up to thirteen full-time, two year fixed-term research positions to high calibre early-career researchers. Postdoctoral Fellows will be based at one of the University's eligible research centres/institutes or schools and will contribute to key areas of strength in national and international research.

Postdoctoral Fellows (up to 3 years post-Research Doctorate) will be appointed at RF1 levels. In addition, each year the scheme provides $10,000 for research project costs and $5,000 for collaboration, travel and conference support.  The thirteen fellowships on offer includes one fellowship designated for an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Researcher.

How to apply
Prior to formally seeking applications for this opportunity, the University has previously advertised and assessed Expression of Interests for the GUPF which closed on 19 June 2023.  Only those applicants who submitted an EOI and have been approved to proceed to the next stage may now submit a Full Application.  Applicants who have not submitted an EOI or been approved to submit a Full Application are not eligible to apply for this next stage of the GUPF round.

For Guidelines, Full Application form, Referee Report form, key dates and submission instructions please visit:

http://www.griffith.edu.au/research/research-services/research-grants/funding-opportunities/internal-grants

Application form and relevant documents can be found at the link above and must be submitted as PDF attachments via Griffiths Jobs Portal at https://www.griffith.edu.au/jobs (REF # 2857R). Applications received via other channels including direct email will not be accepted.

Invited applicants must prepare their full application in consultation with a proposed supervisor and/or Research Centre/Institute Director or Head of School. For details of the 2023 participating Research Centres/Institutes and Schools please visit: http://www.griffith.edu.au/research/research-services/research-grants/funding-opportunities/internal-grants .  The appropriate participating Research Centre/Institute Director or Head of School MUST endorse the application before submission.

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Salary Range
The base salary for a Research Fellow (Grade 1) is in the range of $93,053 - $96,473 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation.  The total package is in the range of $108,872 - $112,873 per annum.

Further information
For further information regarding this Stage 2 of the Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme, please contact Tina Anderson, Research Grants Officer, Office for Research [email protected].

For application support enquiries, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 373 54011.

Stage 2 - Full Application Closing date: 21 August 2023 at 11.59pm AEST. 
All applications must be submitted online.