Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Econometrics)
- Annual Salary Package: From $104,481 to $127,138 plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading (commensurate with experience & qualifications)
- Appointment type: Full-time, fixed-term for 4 years (Ideal start date from the second half of 2027, this is negotiable).
- Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus), North Ryde
About the Role
Located in Sydney, the Department of Economics at Macquarie University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join a research project led by Professor Shuping Shi.
The project has two research directions:
1- Developing and applying econometric methods for counterfactual policy evaluation when outcomes follow nonstationary processes, and
2- Advancing high-frequency econometric methods for studying financial-market dynamics using intraday data.
The successful candidate will contribute to one or both directions.
About Us
Macquarie Business School is a leading business and economics school, bringing together expertise across accounting, actuarial studies, applied finance, economics, management and marketing. Its strong industry connections help link academic knowledge with real-world business and policy challenges.
Within the Faculty, the Department of Economics has research expertise across applied econometrics, financial economics and econometrics, macroeconomics, behavioural economics and development economics.
- A PhD, completed or near completion by the commencement date, in econometrics, statistics, economics or a related field,
- A strong record of research achievement in econometrics, statistics or a related field, evidenced by high-quality publications, working papers and/or a doctoral thesis.
- The ability to contribute to the supervision of postgraduate research students.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research independently and work collaboratively.
- Experience presenting research findings at academic conferences or seminars.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Advanced computing and programming skills, including proficiency in one or more of MATLAB, R or Python.
Note: This position requires the successful candidate to undergo a criminal history check and an academic qualification check.
Applications Close: Sunday 6 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEDT)
Note: Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a virtual interview from mid-December 2026.
*** International applicants are welcome to apply and visa sponsorship, and relocation assistance may be considered for the preferred candidate.
*** We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.
For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Professor Shuping Shi, Chief Investigator and Professor of Economics at ***********@mq.edu.au.
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Why Joins Us?
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
- We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index.
- Explore the fantastic benefits available to you when you become part of the team at Macquarie University.
- Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
- 17% Superannuation
- Subsidised onsite parking options
- Extensive training and professional development programs
- Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
- Discounted health insurance
- Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
- Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Econometrics) in Ryde employer: Macquarie University
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