Research Fellow - Postgraduate - Monash Korean Studies Research Hub (MUKSRH)
Job No.: 698359
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.4)
Duration: One year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $86,195 - $116,981 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Monash Korean Studies Research Hub (MUKSRH) Research Fellow will contribute to research efforts and build expertise through defined projects in Korean Studies. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for conducting independent and collaborative research and publishing research outputs. You will hold a completed doctorate in Korean Studies or a related discipline, alongside necessary proficiency in the Korean language. Ideally, you will also bring demonstrated analytical and manuscript preparation skills, a strong track record of published research, excellent communication abilities, and strong organisational skills.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.
At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the key selection criteria in the position description. You may also submit other documents in support of your application. For further instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks and presentation of qualifications required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Andy Jackson, andy.jackson@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow
Applications Close: Sunday 11th October 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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