- JOB
- Australia
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Forrest Research Foundation
- Research Field
- All
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions
- PhD Positions
- Country
- Australia
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The Forrest Research Foundation is offering up to five prestigious three-year postdoctoral Fellowships in 2025 to outstanding researchers from around the world to conduct paradigm-shifting research based at any of Western Australia’s five universities.
The Fellowships will be open to candidates from all countries and all disciplines and are intended to accelerate opportunities for outstanding researchers.
Applicants will have an outstanding academic profile and will have already made significant personal research contributions to their discipline. They will have gained high-level research experience through studying and researching in a number of different institutions, and their innovative doctoral research will be recognised well beyond their current institutional home.
Value
These generous fellowships provide a stipend and accommodation at Forrest Hall in a luxury self-contained studio apartment.
- Salary consistent with a Level A Step 8 appointment plus 17% superannuation
- Accommodation Allowance of $24,128 per annum in 2024 (subject to marginal tax rate)
- Research allowance of up to $12,000, plus economy airfare to Perth. This allowance is available for approved research-related expenses, overseas research, and conference travel.
- All interstate and international Fellows can apply for a relocation allowance which can be discussed with the Director if successful.
Within Forrest Hall, you will live amongst other researchers in a vibrant and inspiring research environment. The Foundation also offers a unique ‘researcher’s journey’ program that exposes our Fellows to world leading researchers, mentoring, connections with Australia’s learned academies and more.
Who can apply
The Forrest Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to candidates of any nationality. You will require an outstanding academic track record be a creative thinker, excellent communicator, passionate researcher and wish to join this elite group of exceptional Forrest Fellows. The start date is negotiable.
Partner universities
The Fellowships can be held at any of Western Australia’s five universities:
- The University of Western Australia
- Curtin University
- Murdoch University
- Edith Cowan University
- The University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle Campus).
About Forrest Research Foundation
Forrest Research Foundation was established in 2014 following one of the largest ever philanthropic donations in Australian history by Andrew and Nicola Forrest. The donation is used to drive research and innovation capacity in Western Australia by awarding Forrest Scholarships and Fellowships to outstanding young intellects from around the world to conduct research at one of Western Australia’s five universities.
Applications are open now. Closing date: 11:59 PM AWST on Sunday, 30 June 2024.
Where to apply
- Website
- https://forrestresearch.org.au/
Requirements
- Research Field
- All
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
(1) To be eligible to apply for a Forrest Research Foundation Fellowship, an applicant must:
a) have had their PhD conferred on or after 1 January 2022, or will have successfully completed all the requirements for the award of their PhD by 31 December 2024.
b) be intending to reside at Forrest Hall for the duration of the Fellowship (exemptions may be considered by the Governors of the Forrest Research Foundation).
To be eligible to take up a Forrest Research Foundation Fellowship, an awardee must:
a) have been offered and accepted an employment contract at a Western Australian university. The Forrest Foundation will liaise with the nominated university to issue the employment contract to successful fellowship applicants.
b) have received their PhD conferral before taking up their appointment.
c) take up the Forrest Fellowship and commence employment at the relevant university within 12 months of being awarded the Fellowship.
d) agree to reporting their progress to the Forrest Research Foundation Director each year.
Selection process
Applications will be assessed by the Forrest Research Foundation Selection Committee on the basis of each applicant’s:
a) outstanding academic achievements.
b) exceptional ability, resourcefulness and originality.
c) potential to make a positive difference to the world.
d) their ability and commitment to mentoring and leadership within the Forrest Research Foundation Community (including Forrest Scholars and at Forrest Hall).
e) a demonstration of how the award would help build world-class innovation and research capacity in Western Australia.
- Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 5
- Company/Institute
- The Fellowships can be held at any of Western Australia’s five universities: The University of Western Australia, Curtin University, Murdoch University, Edith Cowan University, or The University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle Campus)
- Country
- Australia
- State/Province
- Western Australia
- City
- Perth
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
- Western Australia
- City
- Perth
- Website
- Street
- University of Western Australia
- Postal Code
- 6009
- admin@forrestresearch.org.au