"Dean’s Research Fellowship"

Role type: Full-Time, Fixed Term for 3 years

Faculty: Fine Arts and Music

Salary: The level of appointment is subject to experience and qualifications
Level B $124,656 – $148,023 p.a. or
Level C $152,695 – $176,065 p.a. plus 17% super

A unique and exciting opportunity for early-career researchers to contribute to the vibrant research at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music

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Your next career opportunity
The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music at the University of Melbourne is home to the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Long recognised as one of the leading providers of fine arts and music education in Australia, the Faculty has an ambitious plan to grow its global profile.

About the Role
We invite applications from early career researchers for a Dean’s Research Fellowship. The Research Fellowship is designed to support talented, doctoral graduates who are working on innovation within the Research Impact Areas of Creative Arts Health OR Visualisation, Performance and Storytelling and are broadly aligned with the disciplines of Fine Arts and Music. The Fellowship will enable the successful candidate to establish and consolidate their research careers by contributing to the intellectually vibrant research culture of the Faculty.

The Research Fellowship provides an opportunity for dedicated research time within a supportive and collegial research environment. The successful candidate will receive research and academic career training and mentoring, designed to equip the candidate for a career as a teaching and research-focused academic at an Australian or international university.

Research Fellows will report to the Associate Dean (Research and Research Training). A research fund of $25,000 will be provided to support project costs during the Fellowship.

You may be a great fit if:
You will be a PhD graduate with a strong record in research. A demonstrated capacity for multidisciplinary and collaborative research, an ability to generate external funding, and eagerness to contribute to the research outcomes of the Faculty are required.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Location
Based in the beautiful Southbank Campus of The University of Melbourne, you will work nestled amongst Melbourne’s major arts and cultural organisations and venues. You will have the convenience of great transport links to the rest of the city with the serenity of the Botanical Gardens close by.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• In developing your application, you must include the details required as outlines in the Guidelines for Application for Deans Research Fellowship document.

Please refer to copy of the position description for full details of the role and selection criteria.

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Rehan hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 15 December 2025 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-006537 Dean's Research Fellow_PD.pdf

Guidelines for Application for Dean's Research Fellowship: Guidelines for Application for Deans Research Fellowship 2025.pdf