• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term 12 months
• Level B $117,684 - $139,191 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Research Fellow, you will:

• Contribute to the Faculty’s research strategy, performance, and reputation.
• Design and deliver high-quality research, scholarship, and creative outputs with strong impact.
• Lead and participate in research initiatives, working collaboratively to achieve innovative outcomes.
• Explore and develop new research areas while building research capability and researcher development.
• Make a meaningful real-world impact as part of a dynamic, engaged, and enthusiastic research team.                                                                                                                                                                                       

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Information Systems and Business Analytics, Law or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated advanced quantitative and analytical skills, with experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Proven ability to coordinate project components, manage timelines, and deliver outputs in a multi-stakeholder research environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex quantitative findings for non-technical audiences.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Mehmet Ulubasoglu (Associate Dean, Research) via email at mehmet.ulubasoglu@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD #584378 Business and Law Research Fellow - Level B March 2026.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 24 May

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.