Australian National University

Classification: Academic Level A Salary package: $89,313 – $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Fixed term (until 31 December 2027) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER Level A Postdoctoral Fellow.pdf Contribute to world-leading research on the Philippines Be part of a supportive research environment with a strong Asia-Pacific focus Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep About Us The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) is a distinctive community of multi-disciplinary and area specialists dedicated to research, education and engagement in the world’s most dynamic region. CAP is the global centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, uncovering our past, informing our present, and reshaping our future to address the region’s challenges.​ The College consists comprises two research schools and is home to a range of regional institutes and centres that support research, education and outreach activities. Our specialists play a vital role in informing public policy and shaping 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: LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook The Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs (Bell School) is a world-leading centre for research, education, and policy analysis on international and Asia Pacific politics, security, diplomacy, and strategic affairs. The School comprises a number of vibrant, interdisciplinary, intellectual communities: the Department of International Relations, the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, the Department of Political and Social Change, and the Department of Pacific Affairs. The ANU Philippines Institute serves as the University’s academic hub for Philippines research and engagement activities. The Opportunity We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to the ANU Philippines Project, which aims to build stronger research partnerships between Australia and the Philippines, and to provide policymakers in both countries with greater access to relevant, high quality policy research and analysis. The Postdoctoral Fellow will report to the Director of the Philippines Institute and work collaboratively with colleagues across CAP and ANU. In this role you will conduct independent research of relevance to the ANU Philippines Project, producing or contributing to the production of conference/seminar papers, policy briefs and academic publications.  You will also be actively involved in the governance and strategic planning activities of the ANU Philippines Institute and both coordinate and participate in Institute conferences, seminars and events. The position is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian Government. In this role you will be expected to engage actively with DFAT and other external stakeholders. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will have completed a PhD on the Philippines in the fields of International Relations and/or Political Science, and be able to teach in areas relevant to Peace and Conflict Studies in particular. To enquire about this opportunity, please contact the Director, ANU Philippines Institute, Associate Professor Maria Tanyag, E: maria.tanyag@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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 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 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: Monday, 16 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)  

Classification: Academic Level A Salary package: $89,313 to $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Fixed Term, (up to 18 months and 24 months) Position Description and Selection Criteria: Academic Level A Postdoctoral Fellow.pdf The Positions The first position is a fixed-term, 18‑month appointment supporting an Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant that seeks to understand the interactions of bismuth‑modified peptides and proteins with biological systems. The project will involve the design, modification and characterisation of biologically active peptides and proteins and the study of their interactions with cells. The second position is a fixed‑term, 24‑month appointment supporting a National Health and Medical Research Council Ideas grant that seeks to develop broad‑spectrum inhibitors for viral infectious diseases. The project will involve the identification and characterisation of new inhibitors and the study of their interactions with viral proteases. The People The successful applicants will undertake independent research in medicinal chemistry with a view to publishing original and innovative results in refereed journals, presenting their work at seminars and conferences, and collaborating with other researchers. The successful applicants will hold a relevant PhD with a track record of innovative research in peptide and protein chemistry. Applicants should demonstrate experience across peptide synthesis, protein expression, biochemical assays, phage display and cell culture. The School/Department The Research School of Chemistry is a leading centre of chemistry research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing chemistry issues, including medicinal chemistry. The College/Division The ANU College of Science and Medicine (CoSM) encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Medical Research, Medicine and Psychology, and Physics. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. For further information please contact, Prof. Christoph Nitsche, E: christoph.nitsche@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 will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing date: Thursday, 19 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)

Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121,598 to $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Fixed term appointment (up to 3 years) Position Description and Selection Criteria: Research Fellow The Position The Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to undertake high-impact research at the interface of geodynamics, plate tectonics, and data-driven Earth science. The successful candidate will develop independent and collaborative research that integrates large-scale geodynamic and plate-reconstruction modelling with advanced statistical and machine-learning methods to investigate the deep-time controls on copper mineralisation. The role will involve developing reproducible computational workflows, generating predictive maps of copper-favourable environments, publishing original research in leading international journals, and presenting results at national and international conferences. The Research Fellow is expected to contribute across all three areas of academic activity: research, education, and service. This includes actively seeking external research funding, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervising Honours, Masters and PhD students, mentoring early-career researchers, and engaging in outreach and service activities within the School, College and broader community. The allocation of effort across these areas will be discussed annually with the supervisor and aligned with the appointee’s research agenda and School needs. The position reports to Professor Rhodri Davies and offers the opportunity to play a leading role in interdisciplinary research that links numerical modelling, geological and geophysical data, and mineral systems science. The Person The successful applicant will hold a PhD in Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Computational Geoscience, or a closely related discipline, and will demonstrate a strong track record of independent research that integrates numerical modelling with geological or geophysical datasets. You will have experience with plate reconstruction tools such as GPlates and geodynamic modelling frameworks (for example G-ADOPT or equivalent), alongside demonstrated capability in statistical inference and/or machine-learning approaches. You will be able to articulate and prosecute an innovative interdisciplinary research vision, contribute new modelling or analytical methods, and integrate diverse datasets to deliver quantitative and predictive geological insights. A background or experience in mineral systems, mineral exploration, and/or economic geology is desirable but not essential. You will demonstrate a commitment to securing competitive external research funding, the ability and willingness to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and a strong track record (or clear potential) in supervising and graduating high-quality research students. You will be a collaborative colleague with excellent communication skills, able to work productively in a cross-disciplinary academic environment and contribute positively to team-based research and teaching. The School The Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) is Australia’s leading academic research institution for Earth science, with an international reputation for excellence and innovation across experimental, analytical and computational approaches. RSES provides a vibrant, collegial research environment with strong national and international collaborations, world-class facilities, and a commitment to addressing fundamental and societally relevant questions about the Earth system. 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, Prof. Rhodri Davies, E: rhodri.davies@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 will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing date: Monday, 23 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)