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Macquarie University

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Contemporary China Studies Macquarie University in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Political Science

Funding

Full-time fixed-term 12-month residential postdoctoral fellowship. Salary package from Level A.1 ($89,579) to A.6 ($112,550) per annum plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

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Australia

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Macquarie University

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Keywords

Political Science
International Relations
Chinese Studies
Public Engagement

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Macquarie University is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in China Studies through the China Strategic Knowledge Initiative (CSKI) at its Wallumattagal Campus in North Ryde, Sydney, Australia.

The fellowship is a 12-month residential postdoctoral position commencing in 2027 and is designed for an early-career scholar whose research contributes to Australia’s understanding of contemporary China. The role focuses on Chinese foreign policy, international relations, security and defence, and Chinese domestic politics, with an emphasis on policy-relevant scholarship and public engagement.

The successful fellow will spend about 80% of time on research and 20% on engagement, including policy briefings, policy papers, opinion pieces, media commentary, workshops, seminars, and public events. The post is intended to help the fellow refine and publish PhD research while building a strong research profile and contributing to Australian policy conversations on China.

Eligibility highlights: a completed PhD (or thesis submitted) relevant to contemporary China studies; strong scholarly achievement; commitment to public engagement; excellent English communication; and willingness to work with government, media, business, and the broader policy community. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and able to live and work in Australia for the duration of the fellowship.

Funding: salary package from Level A.1 ($89,579) to A.6 ($112,550) per annum, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.

Supervision/mentorship: Associate Professor Courtney Fung and Honorary Professor Bates Gill.

Application deadline: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEDT).

How to apply: submit an online application with a two-page letter of application, CV, and three referees’ names, titles, and email addresses. One referee must be the candidate’s primary PhD advisor.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term 12-month residential postdoctoral fellowship. Salary package from Level A.1 ($89,579) to A.6 ($112,550) per annum plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.

What's required

Completed PhD or thesis submitted in a field relevant to contemporary China studies; strong scholarly achievement and future promise in Chinese foreign policy and international relations, security and defence, and/or Chinese domestic politics; demonstrated commitment to public engagement; willingness to brief government, business, media, and the broader policy community; experience or willingness to do media appearances, policy writing, and opinion writing; willingness to participate in workshops, seminars, and public events; excellent written and spoken English; professional integrity and collegiality. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and able to live and work in Australia for the fellowship duration.

How to apply

Apply online with a letter of application (max two pages), CV, and references including names, titles, and email addresses of three referees. One referee must be the candidate's primary PhD advisor. Additional supporting documents may be requested later.

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