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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in International Relations and Asian International Relations The University of Queensland in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
Part-time (70%), fixed-term research position until 31 May 2028. Base salary is AUD 85,372 - 113,659 plus 17% superannuation (Academic Level A).
Deadline
Sep 28, 2026
Country
Australia
University
The University of Queensland

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The University of Queensland is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow position in the School of Political Science & International Studies at the St Lucia campus in Brisbane, Australia. The role is part-time (70%), fixed-term until 31 May 2028, and sits at Academic Level A with a base salary of AUD 85,372–113,659 plus 17% superannuation.
This research-focused appointment supports the ARC Future Fellowship project Paths to Primacy: How Rising Powers Win Domination in Asia, 1500-Present. The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Andrew Phillips on research into rising powers, international order, Asian International Relations, and related historical/comparative questions. The role includes independent and collaborative research, peer-reviewed publications, workshops, conferences, research meetings, and engagement with researchers, policy practitioners, and external stakeholders.
Eligibility highlights include completion or near-completion of a PhD in International Relations, a research agenda aligned with the project theme, demonstrated ability to conduct theoretically informed comparative or historical research, publication record in reputable peer-reviewed outlets, strong organisation and communication skills, and expertise in one or more Asian regions or historical periods. Asian-language capability is highly regarded, as is experience communicating research to government, policy, or public audiences.
Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment; employer-sponsored work rights are not available. Applications close on Monday, 28 September 2026 at 11:00pm AEST. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Monday, 12 October 2026.
To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and responses to the “About You” section via the SEEK application portal. Email applications will not be accepted.
Funding details
Part-time (70%), fixed-term research position until 31 May 2028. Base salary is AUD 85,372 - 113,659 plus 17% superannuation (Academic Level A).
What's required
Completion or near-completion of a PhD in International Relations. Applicants should have a research agenda connected to rising powers, international order, Asian International Relations or a closely related field, demonstrated capacity for theoretically informed comparative or historical research, evidence of publications in reputable peer-reviewed outlets, strong research organisation, source-management and written and verbal communication skills, and expertise in one or more relevant Asian regions or historical periods. Asian-language capability or experience communicating research to government, policy or public audiences is highly regarded. Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment; employer-sponsored work rights are not available.
How to apply
Apply through the SEEK application portal and upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the 'About You' section. Do not apply by email. For questions about the role, contact Professor Andrew Phillips; for application inquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition team and include the job reference number R-69104.
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