• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Four positions, full-time and fixed-term until August 2029, commencing in August 2026
• Level A $83,268 - $111,939 or Level B $117,684 - $139,196 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Coventry University-Deakin University Strategic Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme

The Scheme builds on a long‑standing and productive partnership between the two institutions, encompassing joint research programs, student mobility and dual award degrees, and reflecting a shared commitment to international education and innovation. The Scheme supports research group‑led postdoctoral projects that strengthen established and emerging research teams and drive research excellence, funding success and impact. We are inviting four fellows to lead and contribute to high‑quality research activities, ensuring ethical data collection, conduct management and analysis, and report on performance expectations and external funding outcomes through structured annual and final reporting over the duration of the award.

As part of the Coventry University and Deakin University Strategic Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will:

• Conduct high‑quality research and scholarship that delivers impact locally, nationally and internationally, contributing to a growing body of recognised, high‑quality outputs.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with industry and community partners to engage in innovative research and creative activities with real‑world impact.
• Contribute to funding success and research delivery, supporting and/or leading competitive grant applications and ensuring timely, high‑quality outcomes.
• Develop research capability and academic profile, including co‑supervising students, building a track record of excellence, and working with mentors to implement an early‑career research plan.
• Demonstrate university citizenship and engagement, contributing to institutional priorities, community engagement initiatives, and the broader mission and strategic agenda of the University.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualifications), awarded within the past three years at the time of application.
• Demonstrated capability to meet the specific competencies required for Fellowship Project 1 or Fellowship Project 2 (applicable to the School of Health and Social Development positions)
• An emerging research profile, evidenced by high‑quality publications and scholarly outputs.
• Demonstrated success, or strong potential, in securing competitive research funding.
• Commitment to research that contributes to communities and delivers tangible impact.
• Capacity to contribute to research leadership and administrative activities within a collaborative environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build effective and collegial working relationships.
• A commitment to travel and be based at Coventry University in the United Kingdom for a minimum of 6 months of the three year term

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter referencing the School or Institute of interest you are applying for, along with responses to the Key Selection Criteria. Please specifically address how you meet the requirements of the fellowship of interest, including a statement of how your application meets the brief of the actual project.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lisa Barnett, Associate Head of School – Research (School of Health & Social Development) via lisa.barnett@deakin.edu.au or Robert Kerr, Associate Professor (Institute of Frontier Materials) via robert.kerr@deakin.edu.au

 For a copy of the position descriptions, please see below:

 Coventry Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Level A SEBE.pdf Coventry Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Level A Health.pdf Coventry Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow -Level B SEBE.pdf Coventry Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow -Level B Health.pdf

Applications for this position close at 5:00pm, Sunday 26^th April, 2026.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working with Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.