University of Canberra Deliberative Democracy Postdoctoral Fellow 2026
University of Canberra
The University of Canberra seeks a postdoctoral fellow for a two-year, full-time research position in its Centre for Deliberative Democracy. Salary is AUD $116,403–$137,865 per year plus 17% superannuation. Apply by 18 November 2026.
This Australian Research Council Discovery Project role, Foreign Conflicts, Domestic Divides: Advancing a Deliberative Response, examines how international conflicts affect debate, cohesion and democratic life in Australia. The fellow will contribute to theory and qualitative or mixed-methods research, publications and research events. The project is led by Professor Selen Ercan, Emeritus Distinguished Professor John Dryzek and Dr Jordan McSwiney. This is a salaried postdoctoral appointment, not a student stipend.
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Benefits
Salary range AUD $116,403–$137,865 per year plus 17% superannuation for a full-time, two-year fixed-term research appointment. University employment benefits apply; this is a paid job rather than student scholarship funding.
Eligibility summary
Domestic and international applicants may apply, but the appointee must be eligible to live and work in Australia throughout the appointment and must reside in Canberra. Applicants need a PhD in political science, sociology, media and communication, or a closely aligned discipline by commencement.
Requirements
Research experience in deliberative democracy, qualitative or mixed-methods inquiry, and a strong publication record are relevant. The two-year full-time post is based at the University of Canberra Centre for Deliberative Democracy.
Documents required
Submit an academic CV with names and contact details of two referees; a one-page cover letter addressing suitability and responsibilities; and one published or unpublished journal article or thesis chapter showing expertise in deliberative democratic theory and qualitative empirical research.
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