Australian National University

Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $124,638 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 12 months) Flexible arrangements, job share, or part time hours will be considered. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_Level B_Research Fellow_CSS_2026.pdf Define and solve problems in successful human-AI partnership for information seeking and utilisation Collaborate with a vibrant and internationally recognised research group at ANU Work with industry and government partners to apply AI research to real-world outcomes About the opportunity This position is a fixed term appointment for a period of one year (up to 12 months) to contribute to research in artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on large language models and their interface to humans with varying expertise in real-world responsible AI scenarios. The successful candidate will design and develop new AI algorithms and systems, engage with a dynamic research group within the School of Computing, and collaborate with industry and government partners to translate research findings into real-world impact. Applications are particularly invited from researchers who undertake high-impact collaborative and cross-disciplinary research, and whose interests and expertise contribute to the activity cluster, School, and College. About the School 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. About the College As one of the great universities of the world, ANU is driven by a culture of excellence in everything we do. Our lived experience is increasingly one of large-scale systems of people, whose actions and interactions are influenced by our digital, physical and biological environment. The ANU College of Systems and Society (CSS) hosts many of the key disciplines necessary to help us design, build, regulate and secure the future. CSS brings together expertise in social, technical, computational, ecological and scientific systems to build a new approach to systems design and build new national capabilities in data-driven policy and business development. The work we do in the College is to strengthen our national mission and meet our unique responsibilities as Australia’s national university. 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. We welcome and openly acknowledge differences in expertise, research / education / professional focus, experience and perspective. CSS is a vibrant and diverse community of more than three thousand students, staff, and visitors. Our College is comprised of the School of Computing, School of Cybernetics, School of Engineering, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Mathematical Sciences Institute, and the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, supported by the Professional Services Group. Enquiries To enquire about this role, please contact Professor Lexing Xie via lexing.xie@anu.edu.au. Our commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity 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 Systems and Society to actively seek a gender mix of shortlisted candidates for interview. 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. What we offer 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. We also offer generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, staff and family tuition fee discounts, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. How to apply 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). A cover letter telling the selection committee about your interests and expertise in AI research, in particular large language models and their applications. (Optional) An achievement relative to opportunity statement where appropriate. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The preferred candidate will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence. Closing Deadline: Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 11:55pm (AEST) 

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration)  Salary package: $141,637 - $148,403 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Fixed term (until 24 December 2026) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_SM1_Learning Designer.pdf Position Overview Reporting to the Strategic Lead, Student Equity Projects the Learning Designers works closely with staff in the team and across the Experience, Wellbeing and Inclusion Division on projects to enhance the student experience of orientation, transition and retention; supports professional staff development; and engages with stakeholders. In particular, the Learning Designer is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of high-quality resources and training for academic and professional staff to better support students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds and enhance staff skills.  For further information please contact Sarah Walker, Strategic Lead, Student Equity Projects at E: sarah.swenson@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  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 preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence. CLOSING DATE: Sunday 19 July 2026, 11.55pm (Canberra time)

Classification: Academic Level B or C  Salary package: $124,638 - $166,338 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full-time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD&PEWER_Level B.C_Lecturer.SeniorLecturer_RSES_COSM_2026.pdf The Position The Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Critical Minerals, Geochemistry and Experimental Petrology. This continuing academic position is central to RSES’s strategic growth in critical minerals and critical resources. The appointee will develop an internationally recognised research program focused on the fundamental processes that control critical metal behaviour, mobility, concentration and preservation in Earth materials. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work uses experimental and/or analytical approaches to understand metal behaviour, transport and concentration in melts, fluids and rocks, especially at high pressures and temperatures relevant to uppermost mantle and lower-crustal conditions. The position will strengthen and renew RSES’s capability in geochemistry and experimental petrology, while making use of the School’s cutting-edge experimental, analytical, field, geophysical and geodynamic expertise. The appointee will be expected to publish high-quality research, attract external funding, build national and international collaborations, and supervise students at undergraduate, Honours, Masters and HDR levels. The role will also make an important contribution to the School’s emerging education strategy in critical resources. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including geological curricula, practical classes, laboratory-based teaching, field-based education, and the development of linked Honours and Masters streams in critical resources. The Person The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Earth sciences or a closely related field, with expertise in experimental petrology, analytical inorganic geochemistry, high-pressure and high-temperature experimentation, or related approaches relevant to critical mineral systems. For appointment at Level B, the candidate will have an emerging international research profile, evidence of high-quality publications, and demonstrated capacity to develop an independent research program. For appointment at Level C, the candidate will have a strong and growing international profile, a record of research leadership, evidence of competitive external funding, and the capacity to provide academic leadership within the School. The successful candidate will be collegial, ambitious and collaborative, with a commitment to research excellence, high-quality teaching, student supervision, field and laboratory-based education, and respectful engagement with staff, students, industry and government partners. The School The Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) is Australia’s leading centre for Earth and marine research. RSES has a long tradition of excellence in addressing major challenges in Earth science, including the formation of critical mineral systems, the evolution and dynamics of the solid Earth, ocean and climate processes, environmental change, geohazards, and the sustainable use of Earth resources. RSES hosts world-class experimental, analytical, computational, geophysical, geodynamic and field-based capabilities, and provides a highly collaborative environment for research-led education. The School is entering a period of strategic renewal, with critical minerals and critical resources forming a major area of growth across research, education, industry engagement and national capability. 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, Professor Rhodri Davies, Director, RSES, E: Director.rses@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. 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 preferred candidate will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.  Closing date: Thursday 2 August 2026, 11:55PM (AEST)