Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer - How Rising Powers Win Domination in Asia, 1500–Present

St Lucia Campus💼 Full-time💰 $85,372–$113,659🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-27

Core

Conduct independent and collaborative historical/comparative research on how rising powers achieved regional primacy in Asia (1500–Present) for an ARC Future Fellowship project.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer

Builds

Peer-reviewed publications, scholarly outputs, and policy-relevant research insights

Domain

International Relations, Asian History, Political Science

Deliverable

research

Required skills

PhD in International Relations, comparative/historical research methods, academic publishing, expertise in Asian regions/history

Preferred skills

Asian language capability, policy communication experience

Technologies

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Responsibilities

Undertake high-quality research, produce peer-reviewed publications, supervise Honours/Higher Degree students, contribute to workshops/conferences, engage with stakeholders

Seniority

Postdoctoral, independent researcher

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About uq

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging, and cultural leave.