• Salary Package: From $84,437 to $113,697 per annum (Level A) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed-term for two (2) years. An extension for a third year may be considered, subject to funding availability.
• Location: Based at Wallumattagal campus, North Ryde

About You
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to our disinformation studies research projects. The successful candidate will work alongside Professor Julian Droogan and Ms. Jennifer Williams on social media-based research investigating influence operations, their effects, and effective countermeasures.

Your work will involve:

• Conducting qualitative analysis of online and traditional media
  
  
• Examining how ideas gain public support through case studies of successful influence operations
  
  
• Collecting and analysing data, including visual analysis
  
  
• Leading or contributing to research reports and academic publications
  
  
• Assisting in supervising PhD and MRes students
  
  
• Supporting the technical aspects of the research projects

About Us
The Discipline of Security Studies, within the School of International Studies, is Australia's leading academic centre for teaching and research in applied and multidisciplinary security studies. Our research focuses on solving real-world security challenges, particularly in defence, violent extremism, cyber security, and intelligence studies.

We have a strong track record in researching the social and technological aspects of disruptive technologies, including online extremism, information warfare, and cyber risk.

Why Work at Macquarie?

We rank among the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our campus boasts a prime location, just a short walk from the Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre.

Not only are we close, but we offer a range of excellent benefits:

· 17% Superannuation

· Subsidised onsite parking options

· Flexible working options

· Training and professional development

· Purchased leave

· Onsite childcare facilities

· Discounted health insurance (Medibank)

· Onsite vacation care

· Employee Assistance Program

· Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Center

· Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about security studies and disinformation research, we'd love to hear from you! Apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (2 page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

Essential Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A PhD (or near completion) in International Security Studies, Media Studies, Cyber Security Studies, or a related field
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in empirical research on online extremism and/or disinformation
  
  
• Fluent proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia
  
  
• Strong motivation for interdisciplinary research
  
  
• A willingness to acquire new and diverse skills
  
  
• Experience in independent and team-based research
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to publish in academic and professional settings and contribute to grant writing
  
  
• Excellent English communication skills (written and oral)
  
  

Desirable selection criteria:

• Technical expertise in web scraping, data management, and data visualisation

Work Rights Requirement:You must have valid work rights in Australia to be eligible for this role.

Academic Qualification Check:This role is subject to an academic qualification check.

Specific Role Enquiries: Please contact Professor Julian Droogan, Head of School, International Studies, at [email protected] or Jennifer Williams, Lecturer in Cyber Security Analysis at [email protected]

General Recruitment Enquiries: Please contact Mirna Alaaiddin, Talent Acquisition Officer, at [email protected]

Applications Close: Sunday, 2 March 2025 at 11:59 pm (AEDT)

*** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

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