Australian National University

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)

Classification: Academic Level C  Salary package: $149,657-$166,338 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD&PEWER_Level C_Senior Lecturer_RSES_COSM_2026.pdf The Position The Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Critical Minerals at the interface between geophysics and geochemistry and/or experimental petrology. This continuing academic position will play a key role in RSES’s strategic growth in critical minerals and critical resources. The appointee will develop and lead a high-impact research program focused on how and where critical mineral systems form, how they are preserved, and how they can be understood and developed responsibly. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work connects geophysical observations, modelling or interpretation with geochemical, petrological, experimental, analytical or field-based constraints on mineral system formation. The position will build interdisciplinary strength across RSES by linking established capabilities in geophysics, geochemistry, experimental petrology, modelling, computation and field-based Earth science. The appointee will be expected to publish original research in leading international journals, attract competitive external funding, supervise HDR and Masters students, mentor early-career researchers, and build productive collaborations with industry, government and national and international research partners. The role will also provide leadership in the development and delivery of linked Honours and Masters streams in critical resources. The appointee will help ensure that new teaching programs are underpinned by strong foundational training in Earth science, geological field skills, and interdisciplinary approaches to critical minerals. The Person The successful candidate will hold a PhD in geophysics, earth sciences or a closely related discipline, with a strong track record of independent research relevant to critical minerals. They will have demonstrated expertise at the interface between geophysics and geochemistry and/or experimental petrology, and a clear vision for building an internationally recognised research program at ANU. The successful candidate will have a record of high-quality publications, competitive external funding, successful student supervision, and academic leadership appropriate to appointment at Level C. They will be able to articulate and prosecute innovative interdisciplinary research that connects deep Earth processes, mineral system formation, and observational, analytical or computational constraints relevant to critical resources. The appointee will be a collegial and collaborative academic leader, able to work across disciplinary boundaries and contribute positively to the School’s research, education and service culture. They will bring a commitment to excellence in teaching and supervision, including field-based education, curriculum development, and the mentoring of students and early-career researchers. 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, 6 August, 11:55PM (AEST)

Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121.598 - $137,870 per annum (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation  Term: Part-time, Continuing, Multiple Positions  (0.1-0.2 FTE) The filling of these positions is intended to constitute a special measure and are aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons in line with the strategies in the ANU Enterprise Agreement. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PDPEWER_Level B_Clinician Educator - Indigenous.pdf The Positions  The Indigenous Clinician Educators will play an important role supporting the medical program to achieve its objectives in regard to Indigenous health including the recruitment and retention of Indigenous students, the embedding of Indigenous health in the curriculum and ensuring we graduate culturally safe and informed doctors. The School The School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) was established in 2023 to bring together expertise from Medicine and Psychology to develop a unique educational and research environment. The focus is to produce psychologists, researchers, and medical graduates who practice compassion, conscience and professional excellence, and with a knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and culture. The school partners with a number of healthcare organisations to deliver teaching and training including but not limited to ACT Health, community practices throughout the ACT and Southeastern NSW. 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, Associate Professor Stewart Sutherland E: stewart.sutherland@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.