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Postdoc Positions Australian National University

 1. Postdoctoral Fellow - Floods Nature-based Solutions

Apply nowJob no: 548366
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $78,940 - $99,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 3 years) 

Overview 

An exciting career opportunity working with ANU, CSIRO and communities to undertake research on the effectiveness of Nature Based Solutions to flood mitigation:

  • A joint appointment between the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions (ICEDS), and CSIRO Environment.
  • Undertake independent research on the effectiveness of Nature-Based Solutions to flood mitigation
  • Become part of a dynamic team with a positive culture addressing climate change adaptation

ICEDS has recently commenced a national initiative funded by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) - Partnering with local communities in regional Australia to increase resilience to flood risk. A key objective is to partner with regional communities to develop Australian guidelines for integration of nature-based approaches to flood resilience. This role will research the effectiveness and multiple benefits of nature-based solutions in the context of flood mitigation in the Richmond River Catchment in Northern NSW. This project will be undertaken in parallel with a CSIRO flood study funded by NEMA, which is developing a model and scenarios for flood mitigation in the Richmond River catchment The position will provide a suite of solutions for evaluation in the CSIRO Flood Model for the Richmond Catchment. 


You will be a member of ICEDS, accountable to Dr Roslyn Prinsley, Head, Disaster Solutions. You will be co-supervised by Associate Professor Barry Croke from the ANU Mathematical Sciences Institute and the Institute of Water Futures; and by Dr Carmel Pollino and Dr Jai Vaze from CSIRO.

With a strong focus on research and engagement, you will have experience in hydrology and ecology and the relationship to flood protection and water management. The role has a strong focus on research. The successful candidate will work closely with social scientists, wetland ecologists, ecohydrologists, and water resource engineers to develop, assess, and communicate Nature-Based Solution design alternatives. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field (i.e. ecology, hydrology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or closely related field). You should be excited about working in an interdisciplinary team, interacting with community partners, and conducting both strategic and applied research.


You are someone who prefers to work collegially, leading by example to develop and maintain effective, productive and beneficial workplace relationships within the academic and professional staff, students and honorary appointees, as well as with industry stakeholders. This position will also have a mentoring role for students and will engage in collegial and productive collaborations with local, national and where possible, international colleagues.

To excel in this role, you will have a PhD (or awarding of a PhD within six months of appointment commencement) in ecology, hydrology, environmental science, environmental engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience in a related area, with a track record of independent research in the field of ecology or hydrology as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. You will be a strong communicator and collaborator with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. 

For more information about the position, please contact Dr Roslyn Prinsley, Head of Disaster Solutions, ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions via Roslyn.prinsley@anu.edu.au

The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. For more information, please click here.


ANU Values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. People with a disability are encouraged to apply. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here.”

Application information

To apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A concise statement (absolute max 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria.
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised: 11 Jan 2023 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Jan 2023 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time



2. Postdoctoral Fellow

Apply nowJob no: 549207
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $78,940 - $99,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 2 years)

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.


We offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
  • Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
  • Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
  • Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook.

A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.


ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.


The Position 

This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team undertaking research in the understanding of iron ore characterisation, beneficiation and processing technologies. The methods centre around the use of ANU’s CTLab resources to utilise 3D tomography as a potential technology to better understand the mineral characteristics and time lapse 3D (4D) studies associated with crushing, grinding and beneficiation of the mineral product. The successful candidate will undertake research in the areas of X-ray computed tomography image analysis. A particular focus will be on developing algorithms within a deep learning framework for image segmentation of tomographic data, new classification techniques for ore types and image registration of dynamic (evolving / changing / deforming) objects during experiments. Assistance in data management of large volume tomographic data sets will also be suitable.


The Person 

We are looking for a qualified Postdoctoral Fellow with experience in X-ray tomography research in some or all of the following areas: X-ray imaging, data management, image processing, optimisation techniques, machine learning, geomaterials. We are looking for someone who likes challenging problems, can assist in the supervision of students working on similar research projects and encourages team members and colleagues to workshop effective solutions. 


Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Physics here.

For more information about the position, please contact Professor Mark Knackstedt on T: +61 2 6125 1015 E: mark.knackstedt@anu.edu.au

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

  • A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
  • No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.


If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 4219. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions. 

For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.

The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised: 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Jan 2023 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time





3. Postdoctoral Fellow

Apply nowJob no: 549088
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic

Classification: Postdoctoral Fellow (Academic Level A)
Salary package: $78,940 - 99,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 2 years)

About Us

The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.


CAP is the centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, and for addressing the cultural, economic, environmental, political, and societal dimensions of global challenges.

The Korea Institute at the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific has a long and vibrant history in innovative teaching and cutting-edge research related to Korea.

The Opportunity

Postdoctoral fellows will be required to reside in Canberra beginning in June or July of 2023, to participate actively in the intellectual life of the university and of the Korean studies community, and to teach one course per year at the ANU. For Korean and Asian-Pacific studies, the Australian National University offers one of the strongest programs in Australasia, with the deepest tradition of scholarly excellence and access to the most research resources, including those housed in the National Library of Australia.


Our Ideal Candidate

The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to: 

  1. Actively engage in research while participating in various forums and seminars on campus.
  2. Teach one course per year in the Korean studies program.
  3. Carry out some administrative responsibilities in planning events on campus, such as the Korea Institute seminar series, the annual Korea Update, and other programs. 

The successful applicant must have completed the PhD by February 18, 2023, and it must have been attained after January 1, 2020. Native or near-native fluency in both Korean and English is required. The ANU provides attractive benefits and an excellent remuneration package. The successful candidate will be provided with mentoring and support to develop their research to international standards.

For further information, please contact Professor Kyung Moon Hwang, Director, Korea Institute, E: kyung.moon.hwang@anu.edu.au 

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.


The University actively encourages applications from those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A cover letter that addresses the selection criteria, as specified in the Position Description (limit of 600 words).
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) that includes the names and contact details of at least three references (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include references, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
  • Your dissertation or a sample of published scholarship.
  • Other documents, as required.

Reviews of applications will begin at the close of the advertisement, expected to be mid-February 2023.  

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised: 05 Jan 2023 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Feb 2023 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time





4. Postdoctoral / Research Fellow

Apply nowJob no: 547999
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic

Classification: Academic Level A or B
Salary package: $78,940 - $121,857 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 3 years)

  • Fantastic opportunity for an early career researcher to build their profile
  • Be a part of Australia’s premier public policy school at Australia's #1 university
  • Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep

About Us

The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.


Follow the College of Asia and the Pacific on social media: LinkedInInstagram and Facebook

Crawford School of Public Policy is a School within CAP and is  the region’s premier public policy school, with recognised world-class expertise and experience in economics, political science, environmental management and development, and on key Asia-Pacific countries, especially China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as Australia.

Read more about Crawford School: https://crawford.anu.edu.au

The Opportunity

The Crawford School is offering a postdoctoral or research fellowship (at either Level A or Level B) position to an ambitious early career researcher. The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with the new Director of the Crawford School, Professor Janine O’Flynn, on joint projects as well as pursuing their own independent research. Applicants are invited from early career public policy researchers, in particular those with expertise in public management and administration.


The fellowship is being offered as full-time, fixed-term contract with an initial three-year term.

In this role you will undertake research in your field and also assist and be supported to seek external funding, contribute to outreach activities and supervise graduate coursework and research students. The role will also involve considerable collaboration and joint work with Professor Janine O’Flynn, including on large-scale international projects, and the opportunity for joint publishing and mentoring.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of Australia's #1 university, build your academic career and forge invaluable networks.

The successful candidates must have rights to live and work in Australia and be able to commence within a reasonable timeframe.

To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Professor Janine O’Flynn E: janine.oflynn@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  


ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A statement of up to three pages addressing the selection criteria (refer to the Position Description linked below)
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised: 21 Dec 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Jan 2023 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time


5. Research Fellow - Election Security

Apply nowJob no: 548749
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic

Classification: Level B
Salary package: $103,841 - $ 117,736 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 2 years) (Part-time arrangements will be considered)

Position overview 

The Research School of Computing at ANU and A/Prof (Adj.) Vanessa Teague are seeking a postdoctoral fellow in election security. This position is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for two years, and part-time applications will also be considered. The project involves international partners in the design, prototyping and practical implementation of an open-source, verifiable election system for paper-based voting. The applicant will examine both cryptographic and statistical methods of election verification in order to extend verifiable election technology to settings where it is currently problematic.


The successful applicant will work actively with an international and ANU team on the design, analysis, prototyping and testing of a system to allow citizens to vote on paper in remote (but semi-trusted) settings such as overseas embassies or military bases. We aim to produce a practical, usable system that allows for genuine verification - both by voters that their vote has been properly included, and by election observers that the included votes are properly recorded. Cryptographic methods for end-to-end verifiable elections, and statistical methods for risk-limiting audits, will be highly relevant - applicants with existing knowledge in either area are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants with a strong research track record in cryptographic protocol design or analysis are also welcome.

The position will require implementing a significant amount of prototype code, to test the usability and feasibility of proposed designs. All of this will be released under open-source licenses.

Longer term and/or ongoing appointment may be offered in exceptional cases subject to performance and budget availability as well the candidate’s demonstrated capability and desire to complement the College’s strategic agendas in teaching, research and broader engagement within the University and community.

To enquire about this position, please contact Associate Professor Vanessa Teague: E: vanessa.teague@anu.edu.au

ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and particularly welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, it is practice in the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science to actively seek a gender mix of shortlisted candidates for interview. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion  

We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break, had career disruptions or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of the higher education sector. We support applicants who require flexible arrangements in their work environments or patterns. If your experience looks a little different to what we’ve described, but you’re passionate and motivated by this position, we welcome your enquiry and application. A PhD in computer science or a related field is usually expected, but for this position applications for people with significant relevant experience related to election security will also be considered.


The ANU provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. This also includes generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. For more information, visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources

College overview 

The Australian National University (ANU) College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) is a vibrant and diverse community of more than three thousand students, staff, and visitors. Our College is comprised of three schools: the School of Computing, School of Cybernetics, and School of Engineering, supported by the Professional Services Group. We aim to bring together expertise in social, technical, ecological and scientific systems to build a new approach. In the College, we draw on our disciplinary foundations to find and solve problems of global importance. Our people build on our traditional world-class expertise and take it in creative, unconventional directions. Through the Reimagine investment, we have the privilege and the responsibility to build a new legacy for the University, the country, and even the world. We will deliver on our mission by building a strong community, providing transformative educational experiences, conducting high-impact research, seeking meaningful engagement, and becoming a resilient organisation post COVID-19. Join us in shaping a new intellectual agenda to reimagine engineering, computing, and the use of technology in the world.


The School of Computing has a strong foundation in computing and information sciences at ANU. We are a transformative centre for research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer systems and software, and theoretical foundations of computing. We span traditional and modern thinking, connecting decades of computer science methodologies with modern data and computational science. Our mission is motivated by the need to design, drive and sustain strategic activities via five broad focus areas: Computing Foundations, Computational Science, Intelligent Systems, Data Science and Analytics, and the Software Innovation Institute. Be part of an innovative and forward-looking intellectual agenda, built on a diverse, inclusive culture.

Application information 

Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents: 

  • A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a full publication list and the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If you have written open-source code that you are proud of, please include links to the relevant repository/ies. If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. 
  • A 3-page statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • (Optional for applicants) a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. 
  • (Optional for applicants) achievement relative to opportunity statement where appropriate
  • Other documents , if required. 

The ANU conducts background checks on potential employees, and employment in this position is conditional on satisfactory results in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure, which sets out the types of checks required by each type of position. 

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised: 19 Dec 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Jan 2023 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time



6.Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow

Apply nowJob no: 548888
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic

Classification: Academic Level A/B
Salary package: $76,271 - $117,736 plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full Time, Fixed Term (3 years)

Position overview

We are recruiting Postdoctoral Fellows/Research Fellows to work across a number of projects within the newly formalised National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research. The Centre comprises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (and non-Indigenous) academic and professional staff and a vibrant study body; members of the Centre are enthusiastic about nurturing, mentoring and continuing to learn.


The new team member(s) will contribute to research that directly informs programs and policies of tangible benefit to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. They will engage with leading scholars in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing research, as well as external community and policy partners.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and impactful team at Australia’s national university. One of ANU’s defining roles is to contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples. You will gain experience working in a world class institution in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data and dissemination of research findings.

The new Centre is uniquely placed to make a meaningful contribution to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. The Centre objectives include:

  • Upholding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, governance and ways of knowing, being and doing.
  • Conducting high quality health and wellbeing research of local, national and international significance.
  • Informing programs, policy and practice in local, state/territory and national jurisdictions.
  • Building and delivering a training and education program reflecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing priorities, focused on community capability, policy makers, and undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Located in the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH), the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research is well placed to conduct meaningful and transformative health research that delivers on the priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow will contribute to cutting-edge innovative and multidisciplinary research in areas of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, communities, and organisations. Postdoctoral Fellows/Research Fellows will be expected to be organised, reliable and work with limited supervision. Some domestic travel may also be involved. This position will allow for further development in research, evaluation and implementation of programs, as well as opportunities to pursue independent research. Some domestic travel may also be involved.


For further information, please contact Dr Raglan Maddox T: +61 2 6125 5617 E: Raglan.Maddox@anu.edu.au

Application information

In order to apply for his role, please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A statement addressing the selection criteria (<800 words).
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
    Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful applicant will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised: 13 Dec 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Feb 2023 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

7. Postdoctoral/Research Fellow

Apply nowJob no: 548628
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic

Classification: Academic Level A/B
Salary package: $76,271 - $117,736 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
Term: Fixed Term, Full time (2 years)


  • Excellent employer superannuation contributions and a variety of salary packaging options.
  • Generous parental leave entitlements (26 weeks paid leave and 4 weeks career re-entry assistance).
  • On campus childcare facilities.
  • Support network and mentoring program for early career academics.

The Area

The ANU Research School of Earth Sciences is Australia’s leading academic research institution for Earth sciences, and ranked 14th in the world for Earth and marine sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022). To find out more about the RSES community, check out our Twitter and Instagram.

We have a reputation for international leadership and innovation, focused on developing new methods, whether experimental, analytical or computational. Our research spans the range from solid earth evolution to climate processes, and from 21st century resources to climate change impact.

We operate iconic and state-of-the art instrumentation supported by highly trained professional staff, offering an unrivalled world-class research environment.

Our cutting-edge research provides an unparalleled environment for high-quality research training of our graduate students. Our people and facilities are also the foundation for our vision to deliver world-class research-led undergraduate teaching in the Earth Sciences. We are committed to offering a nurturing environment for the School’s early career researchers. Our culture is one of inclusivity and respect and we encourage everyone to embrace these values as expressed in our culture statement.

The Position

The successful candidate will be based in the Climate and Ocean Geosciences group within the Research School of Earth Sciences.

We seek applications from motivated and creative scientists for a 2-year, fixed-term Postdoctoral/Research Fellow position in marine biogeochemistry. The position forms part of ARC Discovery Project aimed at better understanding the interactions between iron, copper and Southern Ocean phytoplankton growth.

Key science duties include 1) Undertaking culture experiments involving phytoplankton, 2) determining trace element concentration and isotope composition of cells samples using state-of-the-art methods with MC-ICP-MS, 3) isolation and characterisation of proteins involved in electron transport and 4) evaluate the links between trace elements and isotopes and cellular functioning.

The Person

To excel in this role you will have:

  • A PhD (or awarding of a PhD within six months of appointment commencement), or equivalent qualifications and experience in a related area, with a track record of independent research in the field of e.g. marine biogeochemistry, biological oceanography, or similar;
  • Demonstrated research experience as evidenced by publications and independent research of a high international standard in culturing marine phytoplankton under trace metal clean conditions
  • Complementary skills to the position include:
    • Experience in trace element and isotope analysis by ICPMS
    • Protein separation using western blotting techniques.

The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. For more information, please click here.

To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook.

For more information about the position please contact Michael Ellwood on T: +61 61258322 or E: michael.ellwood@anu.edu.au 

ANU Values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. People with a disability are encouraged to apply. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here.

Application information

In order to apply for his role, please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A statement addressing the selection criteria, and
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV).

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised: 12 Dec 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Feb 2023 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time



8.  Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow / Fellow

Apply nowJob no: 548783
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic

Classification: ANU Academic Level A/B/C
Salary Package:
Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A): $76,271 - $95,732 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Research Fellow (Level B): $103,841 - $117,736 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Fellow (Level C): $124,685 - $138,583 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 24 months)

  • Be part of the new School of Cybernetics at the Australian National University.
  • Support the establishment of innovative, interdisciplinary, outwardly focused programs blending education, research and engagement.

College overview 

The Australian National University (ANU) College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics (CECC) is a vibrant and diverse community of more than three thousand students, staff, and visitors. Our College is comprised of three schools: the School of Computing, School of Cybernetics, and School of Engineering, supported by the Professional Services Group. We aim to bring together expertise in social, technical, ecological and scientific systems to build a new approach. In the College, we draw on our disciplinary foundations to find and solve problems of global importance. Our people build on our traditional world-class expertise and take it in creative, unconventional directions. Through the Reimagine investment, we have the privilege and the responsibility to build a new legacy for the University, the country, and even the world. We will deliver on our mission by building a strong community, providing transformative educational experiences, conducting high-impact research, seeking meaningful engagement, and becoming a resilient organisation post COVID-19. Join us in shaping a new intellectual agenda to reimagine engineering, computing, and the use of technology in the world.

The School of Cybernetics is the first new school established at the ANU in the 21st Century. The School will build on the foundational work of the Autonomy, Agency and Assurance Innovation Institute (3Ai), and develop capacity in systems and design.  Cybernetics is at the heart of the work of the school as a tool that sparks new ways of thinking and possibilities for the future. We focus on systems as a unit of analysis and driver of action for industries working with complexity and we are generating new approaches to shape the future through and with technology. The school creates programs that blend education, research and engagement, giving staff the opportunity to create new ways of working, to imagine something different, built on a diverse, inclusive culture.

Position overview 

This position is a full-time fixed term for a period of two-year appointment within the School of Cybernetics. We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia. 

Applications are particularly invited from applicants who undertake high impact collaborative and cross-disciplinary research, and whose interests contribute to the strategic objectives of the School and College. 

Longer term and/or ongoing appointment may be offered in exceptional cases subject to performance and budget availability as well the candidates’ demonstrated capability and desire to complement the College’s strategic agendas in teaching, research and broader engagement within the University and community. 

ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and particularly welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, it is practice in the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science to actively seek a gender mix of shortlisted candidates for interview. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion   

We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break, had career disruptions or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of the higher education sector. We support applicants who require flexible arrangements in their work environments or patterns. If your experience looks a little different to what we’ve described, but you’re passionate and motivated by this position, we welcome your enquiry and application. 

For further information, please contact Maia Gould, Strategic Services Team Lead, T: +61 2 6125 8052 or E: maia.gould@anu.edu.au       

The ANU provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. This also includes generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. For more information, visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources  

Application information 

Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents: 

  • A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a full publication list and the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. 
  • A statement addressing the selection criteria. 
  • A 1-2 page statement outlining your interest in cybernetics

Please note: The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised: 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Jan 2023 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time


9.Postdoctoral Fellow

Apply nowJob no: 548765
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $76,271 - $95,732 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (for 3 years)  

  • Excellent employer superannuation contributions and a variety of salary packaging options.
  • Generous parental leave entitlements (26 weeks paid leave and 6 weeks career re-entry assistance).
  • Support network and mentoring program for early career academics.

The Area

The ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) operates Australia’s largest optical observatory and has access to the world’s largest optical telescopes.

Our staff and students have made major contributions to astronomy, mapping the structure and formation of the Milky Way, discovering planets orbiting other stars, measuring dark matter both within our Galaxy and in the wider Universe, and discovering the accelerating expansion of the Universe.

Our astronomers include winners of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science and the Nobel Prize.

RSAA is based in Mount Stromlo Observatory which hosts the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre which is a national facility established to support the development of the next generation of instruments for astronomy and space science.

The Position

We invite applications for a postdoctoral position working with Professor Mark Krumholz and Associate Professor Roland Crocker's research group, in the area of theory and simulation related to cosmic rays, their interaction with the interstellar medium, and the non-thermal radiation they produce. 

The Person

Applicants must have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or a closely-related field, or equivalent qualifications, with a track record of independent research in the field of astrophysics as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Experience with large-scale numerical simulations is helpful but not required.

The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. For more information, please click here.

To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook.

For further information, about the position please contact Professor Mark Krumholz on T: +61 2 6125 8033 or E: mark.krumholz@anu.edu.au

ANU Values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. People with a disability are encouraged to apply. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here.

Application information

In order to apply for his role, please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) including publication list.
  • The names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor).
  • A statement of research interests and experience (4 pages maximum).

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised: 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Jan 2023 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time


10.Postdoctoral Fellow

Apply nowJob no: 548221
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $76,271 - $95,732 per annum plus 17% superannuation 
Term: Fixed term, full time appointments for 36 months
 
Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
  • Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
  • Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
  • Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

The positions

We are seeking two outstanding postdoctoral research associates to join a friendly, motivated interdisciplinary team who are developing the next generation of engineered living materials. The team will benefit from the outstanding facilities at the ANU and will be based across the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) within the College of Health and Medicine and the Research School of Chemistry (RSC) with in the College of Science. 

The position based at the JCSMR will be centered on the development of tumour-on-a-chip models for the high-throughput analysis of cell-based immunotherapies. In practice, this will involve the development and application of bespoke 3D bioprinting protocols as well as high-content imaging. Accordingly, we are particularly interested in applicants with experience in 3D tumour models, cancer biology immunology, and tissue engineering. 

The position held at the RSC will be focussed on the development of non-mammalian based engineered living material structures. Here, synthetic biology will be coupled with biodesign to 3D bioprint microbial (E. coli, yeast etc.) systems that can respond and adapt to external stimuli (e.g., light, temperature, stress–strain etc.). We are particularly interested in applicans with experience in biochemistry, synthetic biology and materials science. 

Learn more about the ground breaking research and world class facilities of the Research School of Chemistry here and the John Curtin School of Medical Research here

For more information about the positions please contact Professor Adam Perriman on adam.perriman@gmail.com

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A statement addressing the selection criteria. Please specify if you are applying for a role at RSC or JCSMR
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
  • Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a:

  • 30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions
  • A 10 minute presentation on how their research aligns with the new research programme.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised: 28 Nov 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Jan 2023 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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