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Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Fellow in Management and Organisational Psychology Macquarie University in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

Full-time or part-time fixed-term position for 2 years. Annual salary package is Level A Post Doctoral Fellow ($89,579-$120,621) or Level B Research Fellow ($127,138-$150,425), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading; pro-rata rates apply for part-time appointments.

Deadline

Oct 18, 2026

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Australia

University

Macquarie University

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Keywords

Psychology
Business
Organizational Behavior
Quantitative Analysis
Management
Salud Pública
Workplace Wellness
Industrial-organizational Psychology
Research Method
Human Resources

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About this position

Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Fellow position in Management / Organisational Psychology within the Macquarie University Health at Work Research Centre and Macquarie Business School.

The role is a full-time or part-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years and is focused on funded industry projects related to work design, organisational behaviour, human resources, and wellbeing at work. The successful candidate will work closely with the Centre Director and contribute to collaborative research that aims to improve health and wellbeing in organisations and translate findings into practical outcomes.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline such as organisational psychology, management, another business discipline, or health services research. The post also asks for peer-reviewed publications, experience in the Australian context, ethics application preparation, quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, systematic review experience, stakeholder reporting, and strong communication and teamwork abilities. For the Level B Research Fellow track, experience in managing projects, leading a small team, securing grants, and leading publications is expected.

Funding and salary: the position offers an annual salary package of Level A Post Doctoral Fellow ($89,579-$120,621) or Level B Research Fellow ($127,138-$150,425), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. Pro-rata rates apply for part-time appointments.

Location: Hybrid role based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.

Application deadline: 18 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST). Apply online with a CV and a separate cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria. Role enquiries can be sent to Professor Rebecca Mitchell at [email protected].

Funding details

Full-time or part-time fixed-term position for 2 years. Annual salary package is Level A Post Doctoral Fellow ($89,579-$120,621) or Level B Research Fellow ($127,138-$150,425), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading; pro-rata rates apply for part-time appointments.

What's required

A PhD in a relevant discipline such as organisational psychology, management, another relevant business discipline, or health services research is required. Applicants should have peer-reviewed publications, research experience in organisational behaviour, HR or organisational psychology, experience in the Australian context, experience preparing human research ethics applications, skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis software, excellent oral and written communication skills, experience with systematic reviews and external stakeholder reports, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. For Level B, candidates should also have experience managing research projects and a small team, securing research grants, leading publications, presentations, and stakeholder liaison. Successful candidates must pass a Police Check and academic qualification check and have valid work rights in Australia.

How to apply

Apply online with your CV and a separate cover letter of no more than 3 pages addressing the selection criteria. For role enquiries, contact Professor Rebecca Mitchell by email.

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