Research

University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

A focus on research of an international quality and the fostering of an outstanding research culture have positioned UWA as one of the best universities in Australia and in the top 150 in the world.

Further information

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 2012

Since opening in March 1913 as the State's first university, UWA has acquired an international reputation for excellence and enterprise.

It is regarded as one of Australia's top research institutions, attracting researchers of world standing across the range of disciplines, with international leaders in many diverse fields.

One of the objectives of UWA is to recruit, retain and develop high-quality researchers. The University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme aims to attract to UWA high quality early career researchers with excellent potential. Successful candidates work with established researchers and have access to outstanding research facilities and opportunities.

The Research Committee is inviting proposals under the University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships scheme in accordance with the guidelines and conditions.

Closing dates

  • This scheme is now closed.

For this round, up to three new three-year (full-time) or four-year (75 percent research / 25 per cent teaching) university postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded.

Applications

  1. Refer to the guidelines and conditions of the scheme.
  2. Download application cover sheet.
  1. Contact the Head of School to ensure support for your application
  2. Prepare your documents:
    • Complete and sign application cover sheet Part A,
    • write your proposal and track record statement,
    • organise referee reports to be sent to the Director, Human Resources or request the referees to send these directly via email.
  3. Obtain a complete and signed Part B from your supporting School.

Please be aware that some schools have internal assessment procedures well before the deadline to submit the application to Human Resources. Please coordinate the submission of the application together with the School. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline to HR will be accepted.

Written applications (incl 7 copies) quoting the reference number Ref: 3834 and personal contact details should be sent to:

Director, Human Resources

Address
Directorate, M350
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY, WA 6009
Telephone
(+61 8) 6488 3223
Fax
(+61 8) 6488 1136

Referee reports should be sent to the Director, Human Resources, or emailed quoting the Ref: 3834 by the closing date.