Organisation/Company MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY - SYDNEY AUSTRALIA Research Field Economics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 6 Dec 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

- 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:

- Developing and applying econometric methods for counterfactual policy evaluation when outcomes follow nonstationary processes, and
- 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. Connect with us today .

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.

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Professor Shuping Shi, Chief Investigator and Professor of Economics at [email protected] .

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 &

📌 Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Sydney)
🏢 Macquarie University - Sydney Australia
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