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Research Fellow in Management / Organisational Psychology (PhD-level) Macquarie University in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

Fixed-term full-time or part-time research fellow 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 applies for part-time appointments.

Deadline

Oct 18, 2026

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Australia

University

Macquarie University

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Keywords

Psychology
Health Services Research
Business
Quantitative Analysis
Management
Salud Pública
Workplace Wellness
Industrial-organizational Psychology
Research Method
Human Resources
Design

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About this position

Macquarie University is advertising a Research Fellow position in Management / Organisational Psychology within the Health at Work Research Centre at Macquarie Business School. The role is based at the Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, Sydney, and is a hybrid appointment.

This opportunity is aimed at researchers with a strong background in organisational psychology, management, human resources, and related business or health services research areas. The successful candidate will contribute to funded industry projects focused on work design and wellbeing at work, working closely with the Centre Director and external research partners to translate research into practical outcomes.

The position is offered as a fixed-term appointment for 2 years, with either Level A Post Doctoral Fellow salary ($89,579-$120,621) or Level B Research Fellow salary ($127,138-$150,425), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. Pro-rata rates apply for part-time appointments.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD in a relevant discipline is required; applicants should have peer-reviewed publications, experience with organisational behaviour/HR/organisational psychology research, human research ethics applications, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, systematic reviews, and stakeholder reporting. For Level B, additional experience in managing research projects, leading a small team, securing grants, and leading publications/presentations is expected.

How to apply: submit an online application with a CV and a separate cover letter of up to 3 pages addressing the selection criteria. The closing date is 18 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. AEST. Role enquiries can be directed to Professor Rebecca Mitchell at [email protected].

Funding details

Fixed-term full-time or part-time research fellow 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 applies 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 with interventions in the Australian context, and experience preparing human research ethics applications. Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis software, excellent oral and written communication, experience with systematic reviews and external stakeholder reports, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are required. 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. Submit before the closing date.

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