Job Overview
Macquarie University will offer up to 10 MQLF positions, commencing between 1 January 2027 and 30 June 2027.
Salary & Appointment
* Salary Package: From $112,550 (Level A, Step 6) to $120,621 (Level A, Step 8) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.
* Appointment Type: Full‐time, fixed‐term for 3 years. (There is also a full‐term, 4‐year option with a 25% teaching component.)
Role Description
The Macquarie University Lighthouse Fellowship (MQLF) supports researchers within three years of the award of their PhD who have an outstanding track record and/or show evidence of excellent research potential.
The Scheme provides seed funding for early‐career researchers, allowing them to increase competitiveness for externally funded fellowships and research funding from non‐University sources, while accelerating the pipeline of research expertise within Macquarie University Strategic Research Initiatives.
Eligibility
* PhD conferred on or after 1 March 2023.
* You can substantiate an allowable period of career interruption that would be commensurate with PhD conferred on or after 1 March 2023.
* Thesis submitted on or before 31 December 2025. Fellowship cannot commence until PhD conferred and must commence no later than 30 June 2027.
Not an Australian or New Zealand permanent resident or citizen? You are responsible for obtaining the appropriate visa before commencement.
Your proposed research programme must align closely with at least one of Macquarie University Strategic Research Initiatives.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page and must consist of the following (combined as one PDF):
* 2027 MQLF application form with Project Description appended.
* 2027 MQLF CV and Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence Form.
* Evidence of PhD conferral (if awarded) or submission date.
Applications not submitted through Workday will be deemed ineligible.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria (see Funding Guidelines for full information):
* Applicant (35%)
* Alignment with Macquarie University's Strategic Research Initiatives (20%)
* Benefit (10%)
* Project (Total 35%): Project quality and innovation (15%), Feasibility (10%), Sponsor relationship and research environment (10%).
Closing Date
Monday 16 March 2026 at 11:59 PM AEDT.
Contact
For general enquiries:
Additional Information
Macquarie promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. Flexible work arrangements are available. For more details, visit the Macquarie Jobs page.
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