
Australian National University
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Founded in 1946, The Australian National University (ANU) is Australia’s only national university and one of the most globally connected universities in the region. Located in Canberra, the nation’s capital, ANU brings together students from all over the world into a diverse and welcoming community.
Ranked #4 Best Overall university in Australia,* ANU is a powerhouse of world-leading research and teaching, a place where ambition is supported and excellence is celebrated. And with 1st for Student-to-Staff ratio among Australia’s Group of Eight universities,** you can feel confident you belong to an institution that’s designed to help you thrive.
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*THE World University Rankings 2026
**THE World University Rankings 2026.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Australian National University
- Student gender ratio
- 54 F : 46 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 51% (1)
- Students per staff
- 13.3 (1)
- Student total
- 17243 (1)
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Jobs at Australian National University
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Research Fellow, The Centre for Heritage and Museum Studies
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121,598 to $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation (pro rata) Terms: Part time (0.6FTE), Fixed Term (up to 2 years) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD_PEWER_Academic Level B Research Fellow_CHMS.pdf The Position The Centre for Heritage and Museum Studies is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to contribute to the ARC DP26, ‘Australians and the Past Revisited’ led by Professor Laurajane Smith. The successful candidate will develop independent and collaborative research, the role will involve working with CIs on developing and coding a large social survey; the role will include undertaking social media analysis, interviewing and participating in focus groups, thought collectives and help with the transcription of interviews. The position will assist with Ethics applications, help with coding, organisation of data and preparation for publications; support organisation and running of symposium and the development of journal special issues/edited collections and present and participate at conferences and contribute to publications. The Person The successful applicant will hold a PhD in either History, Heritage/Museum Studies, Sociology, Politics, media studies or a related field. They should have an interest in modern Australian history, oral history, interdisciplinary research and ideally have experience of survey research/mixed methods research. They should have a demonstrated track record of research and publications, an ability to communicate and interact effectively in a variety of contexts, including with staff, stakeholder groups and policy makers. The School/Department The Centre for Heritage and Museum Studies (CHMS) is a multidisciplinary community of scholars within the College of Arts and Social Sciences who undertake a dynamic and interdisciplinary research and teaching program. The College/Division The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of six Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life. For further information please contact Professor Laurajane Smith at: Laurajane.smith@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 people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement 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. Other documents, if required. 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. CLOSING DATE: Sunday 10 May 2026 11:55pm (Canberra Time)
Salary
$121,598 to $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation (pro rata)
Posted
13 Apr 2026
Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow, College of Business & Economics
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Academic Level A/B Salary package: $89,313 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (Up to December 2027) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_Level A B_Postdoctoral Fellow.pdf The Position Up to two academic positions are available for the project “Analytics for the Australian Grains Industry” (AAGI) within the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics at the ANU College of Business and Economics. The successful candidate will undertake a collaboratively designed research program in statistical design and modelling, while also providing analytical support to projects relevant to the Australian grains industry. This position will be part of a partnership between ANU and the Strategic Partners (Curtin University, University of Queensland, and University of Adelaide) of the Analytics for the Australian Grains Industry (AAGI). The Person We are looking for academics with a PhD (or who will be awarded a PhD within six months of the appointment commencement) and experience in statistics, data science, machine learning, bioinformatics, quantitative biology, or closely related fields. Candidates must possess strong scientific programming skills, demonstrated experience working with real data, and a substantial commitment to reproducible and transparent workflows. They should also have evidence of experience relevant to the fields of data science, data analytics, statistics, machine learning, bioinformatics, or quantitative biology. To be considered to be appointed at Academic Level B, candidates should provide evidence of their ability to articulate and pursue innovative research in the fields of data science, data analytics, statistics, machine learning, bioinformatics, or quantitative biology. They should also present a vision for the activities they will undertake at ANU. The candidate should have working rights and be available to start by August 2026. Desirable Requirements: Experience in mixed models, experimental design, image analytics, machine learning, transcriptomics, or molecular phenotyping. Experience in the biological or agricultural sciences. For more information about the position please contact Dr Emi Tanaka on E: Emi.Tanaka@anu.edu.au 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. For information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here. The ANU College of Business and Economics (CBE) seeks to advance knowledge through high quality teaching and research. We contribute to associated professions, industry and government by conducting world-class, long-term strategic research, and through the provision of a range of specialised undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. As a part of Australia's leading university, CBE provides an excellent educational experience for our students. Our global alumni network reaches the world's leading companies, policy agencies and universities. We strongly believe that the way in which we operate is defined by our Values and Behaviours and encourage you to apply if you are looking for a workplace that encourages respect, collegiality and excellence. 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. 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. Closing date: Tuesday 19 May 2026, 11.55PM (AEST)
Salary
$89,313 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
21 Apr 2026
Research Data Management Specialist
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Specialist) Salary package: $121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full Time, Fixed term (up to 12 months) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD_PEWER_Research Data Management Specialist_ANUO8.pdf The Position We are seeking a talented and passionate Research Data Management Specialist to join our collaborative team. You will work closely with genomics data owners, NCI’s cloud services engineers, and data collections specialists to: Design robust, well-defined data models and schemas Build stable, ontology-aligned data structures that support secure ingestion, harmonisation, and controlled access This is a hands-on opportunity to shape national research infrastructure, directly contributing to a secure, scalable ecosystem that empowers Australian biomedical science. Key Responsibilities: Drive data modelling for human genomics and related omics datasets Implement and extend Gen3 data models, dictionaries, and submission tools Ensure data structures align with domain standards, ontologies, and FAIR data principles Support integration with NCI’s high-performance computing and cloud environments The Project As a Research Data Management Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering Australia’s National Genomics Repository, a secure, national‑scale platform that enables discovery, access, and analysis of human genomics and omics data for researchers across Australia and internationally. Working within the Australian BioCommons-funded GUARDIANS project, you will help establish the foundational data infrastructure that underpins this vision. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and evolving robust data models and schemas within a modern data commons built on the open‑source Gen3 platform, enabling consistent ingestion, harmonisation, and controlled sharing of biomedical data. By developing well‑defined, standards‑aligned data structures, the role helps reduce data silos, manage heterogeneity, and promote reuse across datasets. This work underpins FAIR data principles and supports secure, high‑impact genomics research, while system deployment and operational management of Gen3 are handled by dedicated engineering teams. The Person You are a data professional with a strong interest in designing and stewarding high‑quality research data infrastructures. You enjoy working at the interface of research, data standards, and technology, and are comfortable evolving your skills as platforms and practices mature. We recognise that candidates may not meet every criterion and encourage applicants with strong core data skills and domain interest to apply. The Organisation NCI is the leading national provider of high-end computational and data-intensive services, with a national and international reputation for expertise and innovation. It forms an integral part of the Australia Government’s research infrastructure strategy, and is engaged with and embedded in research communities, high-impact research centres, and research institutions nationally. As an organisation, NCI is built on, and sustained by Australia’s national university, its national science agency (CSIRO), its national meteorological agency (the Bureau of Meteorology), and its national geoscience agency (Geoscience Australia). This role sits within the NCI Data Management Team, responsible for hosting and stewarding nationally significant data collections. We apply robust, best‑practice data management to ensure datasets are reliable, high quality, provenance‑aware, and HPC‑ready. The team publishes Australian research datasets to the world and replicates major international collections locally to support Australian research communities. For further information please contact, Andrew Robinson, E: Andrew.Robinson1@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 people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information To apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement 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. Other documents, if required. 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. Closing Date: Sunday, 3 May 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)
Salary
$121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
14 Apr 2026
Lecturer in Leadership
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation. Terms: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD_PEWER_Academic Level B Lecturer in Leadership.pdf Position overview The Research School of Management in the ANU College of Business and Economics aims to create and share management knowledge that makes a difference to organisations and society. Eight academics with affiliations to our School are listed among the 2025 Standford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists. To continue the current growth trajectory, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Level B) in the field of Leadership. The successful applicant will conduct research of international standing and actively contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the School. They will have a strong work ethic, a practical approach, and be passionate about the quality of their work. The successful applicant will join a strong team of academics who publish in top international journals, hold external competitive grants, and receive recognitions for their sustained pursuit of educational excellence. The School and College provide an excellent research environment, including favourable teaching load and internal research support. This position is based in Canberra (Australia). We welcome applicants from international applicants. The successful applicant will be offered relocation assistance as per ANU Policy. We have a strong equal opportunity culture. We encourage all applicants particularly, female, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. College Overview The Australian National University (ANU) is one of the world’s great universities, ranking 32nd in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. The Research School of Management sits within the ANU College of Business and Economics. The College educates the next generation of business leaders, professional economists and academics. Our graduates have the knowledge and skills to lead organisations, design public policy, and research the big issues of business and economy. Located in the national capital, we engage deeply with the business and policy communities. Our academics lead public debate on the critical issues of our time through their research, which is both long term and strategic in focus. Our internationally diverse student body is evenly divided between undergraduate and postgraduate study, and we have a large doctoral program. Our alumni are found in the world's leading companies, policy agencies and universities. We strongly believe that the way in which we operate is defined by our Values and Behaviours and encourage you to apply if you are looking for a workplace that encourages respect, collegiality and excellence. For more information about the position please contact Professor Giles Hirst at: giles.hirst@anu.edu.au and Professor Vinh Lu at: director.rsm@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 believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/business-units/human-resources-division/equity-and-diversity Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement (3 pages max) addressing each of 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 provide these online when prompted in the application form. Applications that 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. Closing Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 11:55pm (Canberra Time)
Salary
$121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
22 Apr 2026
Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Specialist) Salary package: $138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Continuing (contingent-funded) appointment This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 December 2030. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_SM1_Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist.pdf The Position We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist to provide high‑level expertise and leadership across a diverse portfolio of cutting‑edge research and engineering projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and is excited by the opportunity to design, build, and commission next‑generation instrumentation for ground‑based and space‑based astronomy. At the AITC, you will: Work with experts across mechanical, optical, systems, software, detector, electronics and controls engineering. Contribute to international, high‑impact astronomy and space missions. Lead technically challenging mechanical engineering work from concept to delivery. Influence the future direction of engineering practice within a national research facility. Join a respectful, gender‑balanced, inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and flexible working arrangements. The ANU is committed to fostering a safe, equitable and inclusive environment where all genders and identities can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from women, gender‑diverse candidates, First Nations engineers, and people from other under‑represented groups in STEM. Under limited direction, the Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist will: Provide leadership and technical mentoring within the Mechanical Engineering Group. Lead mechanical design, modelling, analysis, prototyping, assembly, integration, and testing activities across multiple projects. Develop and maintain engineering frameworks, standards, procedures, and best‑practice methodologies. Contribute to project proposals, costings, resource planning and risk assessments. Guide interdisciplinary design discussions and provide specialist advice to project managers and systems engineers. Oversee the mechanical engineering lifecycle for prototype and operational instrumentation. Maintain up‑to‑date expertise in state‑of‑the‑art mechanical, opto‑mechanical, and integrated system design relevant to astronomy and space science. Prepare documentation, engineering reports, and contributions to publications. The Person We welcome applicants who can demonstrate: Postgraduate qualifications and/or extensive professional experience in mechanical engineering or a related specialist field. Significant experience in mechanical and opto‑mechanical design, analysis, and validation—ideally in research, aerospace, physics, or astronomy environments. Advanced proficiency in CAD modelling, mechanical analysis, and integration of optical, thermal, and mechanical design approaches (e.g. FEA; ASME Y14.5 or equivalent). Experience with vacuum cryogenic systems (highly desirable). Strong capability in the design, assembly, alignment, and testing of precision mechanical systems. Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster inclusive team culture. Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and safe workplace practices. The School The Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) at the Australian National University is a unique national facility supporting the development of world‑leading astronomical and space instrumentation. The College The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. To find out more about the Science at ANU community, follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook For further information please contact, Dr Roger Haynes, +61 2 61250313, roger.haynes@anu.edu.au. ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement 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. Other documents, if required. 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. CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday May 7 2026 11:55pm (Canberra Time)
Salary
$138,182 - $144,783
Posted
8 Apr 2026
Subjects Taught at Australian National University
See below for a range of subjects taught at Australian National University
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology
