Research Career Opportunities
Looking for a stimulating environment to continue your research? Choose the University of Adelaide.
In response to a generous donation from the Ramsay family, we support applications from outstanding researchers to conduct full-time research within the faculty.
The Ramsay Fellowship aims to:
- Advance knowledge and fundamental research in the natural sciences.
- Encourage general increase in research excellence.
- Increase research opportunities at the University of Adelaide.
- Provide opportunities for outstanding young Australian scientists and to enhance their potential as future scientific leaders.
History
The Ramsay Fellowship was established in 2008 with a significant bequest from the Ramsay family. The Ramsay family were founders of the Kiwi Polish Company (later Kiwi International), the famous shoe polish manufacturers. Hamish Ramsay fulfilled his late stepmother's wish to help advance scientific research by pledging funds for four-year Ramsay Fellowships.
Apply
Applications for the Ramsay Fellowship are normally open at the start of each year via the University's employment website.
We encourage mid-career scientists who wish to join us to progress their research career, to apply for an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship.
We're looking for researchers who aspire to join our scientific disciplines and help us make history. We offer a competitive package to support you in establishing your research career with us.
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What is an ARC Future Fellowship?
An ARC Future Fellowship is a four-year fellowship that gives outstanding mid-career researchers (MCRs) an incentive to continue their high-quality research in Australia.
It is the flagship fellowship scheme for MCRs and is a prestigious accolade to advance your research and career.
The award is the Australian equivalent of the various international postdoctoral fellowships, such as those administered through the UK Research Councils and US National Institute of Health.
The scheme provides focused support for researchers who have completed a PhD between five and 15 years ago.
The objectives of the Future Fellowships scheme are to:
- support excellent basic and applied research and research training by outstanding mid-career researchers to be recruited and retained by universities in continuing academic positions;
- support national and international research collaboration; and
- enhance the scale and focus of research in Australian Government priority areas.
Want to continue your research at the University of Adelaide? We’ll support you and your Future Fellowship application, if you have:
- A record of high-quality research outputs appropriate to your discipline;
- Experience in research training, mentoring and supervision;
- Evidence of your leadership capability and national research standing; and
- Capability to build collaborations across research organisations, industry and other disciplines both within Australia and internationally.
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Why should I come to the University of Adelaide?
Sciences at the University of Adelaide is a synergy of twelve research intensive schools; thriving research centres and groups; and strong cross-institutional collaborations.
Our world-renowned scientists are critical thinkers and experts in their fields. Our researchers link with experts in industry, government and international institutions to solve real-world problems. They are driven by a passion to find answers, and to discover new ways to make our world a smarter, safer and a more sustainable place.
From understanding disease and tackling environmental challenges, to advancing technology and mapping distant galaxies; our teaching is informed by our cutting-edge research.
Our campuses are home to a number of co-located industry partners, affiliated researchers and research institutes of international significance. This close proximity offers a unique opportunity for our students to gain practical and theoretical knowledge through dynamic national and international research projects.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity and is family-friendly; consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery.
We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
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How we can help with your application?
The University and SET Faculty offers support programs such as workshops, information sessions and pitch panel sessions to prepare you for your application.
We also support a limited number of applicants by providing funding for external reviews of your application.
It’s vital that you approach a current researcher at the University of Adelaide who will support your application. This person will assist by submitting the required internal forms such as the Notification of Intent (NOI) and the Research Funding Request (RFR).
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Resources and key dates
Research Services and the faculty have created series of resources and guides to assist you with your application.
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Key contact
If you've looked through the resources and have any questions, feel free to contact Research Services via seapgrants@adelaide.edu.au or grantdevelopment@adelaide.edu.au
We're looking for early career researchers who aspire join our scientific disciplines and help us make history. We offer a competitive package to support you in establishing your research career with us.
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What is a DECRA?
An Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) supports new early career research projects.
It is the flagship fellowship scheme for early career researchers (ECRs) and is a prestigious accolade to advance your research and build your career pathway.
The award is the Australian equivalent of the various international postdoctoral fellowships, such as the Marie Curie Fellowship; the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship (STFC); or the Life Sciences Research Foundation Fellowship.
The scheme provides focused support for researchers in both teaching and research, and research-only positions.
The objectives of the DECRA scheme are to:
- Support excellent basic and applied research by early career researchers
- Advance promising early career researchers and promote enhanced opportunities for diverse career pathways
- Enable research and research training in high quality and supportive environments
- Expand Australia's knowledge base and research capability
- Enhance the scale and focus of research in the Science and Research Priorities
Researchers who have been awarded a PhD within five years, or, awarded a PhD within nine years and commensurate with a period of significant career interruption may be eligible to apply.
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Why should I come to the University of Adelaide?
Science, Engineering and Technology faculty at the University of Adelaide is a synergy of twelve research intensive schools; thriving research centres and groups; and strong cross-institutional collaborations.
Our world-renowned scientists are critical thinkers and experts in their fields. Our researchers link with experts in industry, government and international institutions to solve real-world problems. They are driven by a passion to find answers, and to discover new ways to make our world a smarter, safer and a more sustainable place.
From understanding disease and tackling environmental challenges, to advancing technology and mapping distant galaxies; our teaching is informed by our cutting-edge research.
Our campuses are home to a number of co-located industry partners, affiliated researchers and research institutes of international significance. This close proximity offers a unique opportunity for our students to gain practical and theoretical knowledge through dynamic national and international research projects.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity and is family-friendly; consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery.
We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
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How we can help with your application?
The University and SET faculty offers support programs such as workshops, information sessions and pitch panel sessions to prepare you for your application.
We also support a limited number of applicants by providing funding for external reviews of your application.
It’s vital that you approach a current researcher at the University of Adelaide who will support your application. This person will assist by submitting the required internal forms such as the Notification of Intent (NOI) and the Research Funding Request (RFR).
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Resources and key dates
Research Services and the faculty have created series of resources and guides to assist you with your application.
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Key contact
If you've looked through the resources and have any questions, feel free to contact Research Services via seapgrants@adelaide.edu.au or grantdevelopment@adelaide.edu.au.
