Postdoctoral Fellow - China Policy & Public Engagement

Macquarie University; Ryde; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking

Flexible working options

Discounted health insurance (Medibank)

Employee Assistance Program

Sport & Aquatic Centre membership

Job summary

Macquarie University in Sydney invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellowship commencing in 2027. This 12-month residential position supports scholars whose research informs Australia's understanding of contemporary China and offers two additional fellowships in 2028 and 2029.

The role is split 80% research and 20% engagement, including policy briefings, papers, media commentary, and public events.

Qualifications

• PhD (or thesis submitted) in contemporary China studies with publishable results.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Commitment to public engagement, including briefing government, business and policy communities.

Responsibilities

• Allocate approximately 80% time to independent and collaborative research and publish advanced results.
• Spend ~20% of time on engagement activities: policy briefs, papers, media commentary, public events.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Public engagement

Policy briefing

Media appearances

Education

PhD in China studies

Job description

Macquarie University in Sydney invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellowship commencing in 2027. This 12-month residential position supports scholars whose research informs Australia's understanding of contemporary China and offers two additional fellowships in 2028 and 2029.

The role is split 80% research and 20% engagement, including policy briefings, papers, media commentary, and public events.