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The Australian National University (ANU) is a research-intensive university where ideas meet impact. Our research priorities are aligned with the world’s most pressing challenges – from climate change and sustainability to health innovation and technology that transforms how we live.
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From the laboratories and policy hubs of our national capital to partnerships that span continents, ANU is committed to shaping solutions that reach beyond borders. Join Australia’s leading research university – where academic excellence, innovation and international collaboration come together to create a better future.
*THE World University Rankings 2026
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Research School of Chemistry
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
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)
Salary
$89,313 to $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
18 Feb 2026
Planning System Analyst
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER ANU O67 Planning System Analyst_PDA.pdf Work with purpose and impact A supportive, collaborative team culture Professional development and career growth Position overview We’re looking for a motivated, technically capable Planning Systems Analyst to join the Data Provisioning, Analytics & Governance team in the Planning, Data & Analytics Division. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling complex problems, enhancing data-driven processes, and supporting enterprise planning systems that help shape the University’s strategic direction. As Planning Systems Analyst, you’ll contribute to the design, development, maintenance, and support of the University’s Planning (TM1) systems. Reporting to the Reporting & Analytics Architect, you’ll work closely with technical and business analysts, along with planning analytics support staff, to deliver high-quality information solutions for University Executive, Colleges, and administrative areas. You will: Develop efficient planning analytics processes and models using IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) Build and maintain reports and planning models that support institutional planning and decision-making Conduct system testing, resolve issues, and respond to user feedback Document processes, develop standards, and contribute to continuous improvement Provide timely technical support and coordinate user queries The Person We’re seeking someone who combines strong technical expertise, analytical thinking, and excellent communication skills. Ideally, you will have: A qualification in a relevant discipline and/or substantial experience in financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, or planning systems Advanced computer literacy and confidence in data analysis Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing clear documentation A collaborative mindset and a strong commitment to customer service The ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes Experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) is desirable, but not required. For information about the role, please contact Richard Morley, E: Richard.Morley@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 two 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. Closing date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)
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$98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% super
Posted
11 Feb 2026
Centre Director, Centre for Indigenous Economic Empowerment (Indigenous Identified Position)
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Academic Level E Salary package: $215,171 - $227,921 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 5 years) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD and PEWER Level E Centre Director CIET.pdf Position overview (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role) This is an exciting leadership opportunity as the inaugural Centre Director to drive the successful establishment of a nationally significant Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) —an Indigenous-led Centre driving research, education, policy and partnerships to unlock a stronger, fairer economy. Within the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy, the Centre will play a strategic role in promoting a national collaboration on Indigenous economic empowerment through economic and fiscal policy design and advocacy, translational research, cross sector partnerships, and education and professional development. Working alongside First Nations, governments and industry, the Centre seeks to move beyond problem diagnosis and focus on collaborative actions that further Indigenous economic self-determination and support Indigenous peoples to sustain their unique rights, cultures and connections to the Country. The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges. The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive. The Position: As the Centre Director, you will play a critical leadership role in the establishment of the Centre, build a highly effective team and lay the foundations of research, education, policy and engagement for the Centre. Reporting to the College Dean, the Director will take a hands-on approach in building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will build the financial and physical resources to support the Centre’s establishment and its strategic mission. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled, action-oriented leader capable of establishing effective partnerships to drive the successful establishment of a nationally significant Centre. The candidate will have expertise in organisational start-up, recruitment, and governance design, coupled with deep cultural integrity and experience working with Indigenous communities. The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator, a recognised leader in their discipline as well as demonstrating resilience, agility, and the ability to build strategic partnerships that lay a strong foundation for the Centre’s future impact. For further information please contact Sarwat Maqbool, Transition Lead, First Nations, E: sarwat.maqbool@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 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 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, 10 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)
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$215,171 - $227,921 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
10 Feb 2026
Science Writer
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) Salary package: $98,387 – $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER ANU O67 Science Writer_CoSM.pdf The Position Write engaging stories about some of the biggest issues facing Australia and the world across the physical, biological and medical sciences. Deliver impactful digital media content strategies that highlight the importance of science and medicine for our future. Engage with our diverse community of world-leading experts, alumni and students. We are seeking an experienced writer and social media content producer to work with the ANU College of Science and Medicine. Working within the College’s Marketing and Communications Team, your tasks include delivering compelling communication strategies and producing written or multimedia stories about our research and educational offerings. The role also involves managing our social media channels, analysing engagement data, and collaborating with a passionate network of communicators across the University. The Person We are seeking an experienced storyteller who can distil complex information into a compelling narrative, identifying the right hook that resonates with the public on the issues most important to them. A background in science or medicine is desirable, but not a must. The most important skills for this role are: proven experience writing engaging content, such as features, news and/or social posts understanding the unique needs of different audiences and the digital platforms that they use the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse network, including the interview skills needed to uncover stories that connect with our audiences experience managing social media channels and the capability to create content that cuts through to new audiences. The College The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of astronomy and astrophysics, biology, chemistry, Earth and marine sciences, medical research, medicine, 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 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 Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Facebook For further information please contact, Amanda Cox, T: +61 2 6125 6643, E: Amanda.Cox@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 with links to published content. 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: Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)
Salary
$98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% super
Posted
11 Feb 2026
Research Environment Specialist
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Information Technology) Salary package: $121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Continuing (contingent funded) Position Description and Selection Criteria: Research Environment Specialist.pdf This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 June 2028. This role gives you hands-on access to Australia’s national supercomputing infrastructure—including world-class HPC clusters, large-scale GPU systems, cloud platforms, and high-performance file systems. You’ll support cutting-edge research in climate, weather, geoscience, water, bioinformatics, and astronomy, helping these communities leverage next-generation technologies such as AI/ML, GPU acceleration, high-performance workflows, and large-scale data analytics. You will design, build, and optimise software environments used daily by thousands of researchers across universities and national research initiatives. Your expertise will directly enable scientific breakthroughs, contribute to national capability, and support high-impact research communities across the nation. As part of the Software & Data Modernisation team, you will join a supportive, highly skilled, and diverse group that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. Working within ANU provides excellent professional development opportunities, strong work–life balance and the chance to engage with leading researchers in Australia and internationally. The Position The Research Environment Specialist plays a key role in developing, maintaining, and supporting high-quality research environments that enable advanced computation, data analysis, and AI/ML workflows at the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI). The role supports major scientific domains—including climate and weather, geosciences, national water management, bioinformatics, and astronomy—by ensuring researchers can effectively utilise NCI’s HPC, cloud, data, and GPU platforms. Working under the broad direction of the Software and Data Modernisation Manager, the Specialist is responsible for deploying and optimising scientific software stacks, integrating tools and services into NCI’s computational ecosystem, and supporting users with expert advice on HPC, data science, and AI/ML workflows. The position also leads the development of documentation, training materials, and community engagement activities to ensure users can access, understand, and leverage NCI’s capabilities. The role requires strong technical expertise in scientific computing, HPC environments, Linux-based workflows, and modern AI/ML technologies. It also demands excellent communication skills, a proactive service mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams and with external stakeholders. The Specialist is expected to stay current with emerging technologies, contribute to performance optimisation and software modernisation efforts, and uphold ANU’s standards for safety, equity, and professional conduct. The Person The ideal candidate holds postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in HPC, data science and AI/ML, with strong domain expertise in areas such as climate, weather, environmental science or related fields. They demonstrate proven capability in developing, optimising and deploying scientific workflows across HPC, cloud and GPU environments, with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Fortran, C, R or Julia and experience with modern AI/ML frameworks. They have expertise in data formats, software engineering practices, performance profiling and benchmarking, and are confident working within Linux environments and distributed systems. The successful candidate is collaborative, proactive and service-oriented, with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with researchers and stakeholders. They are committed to delivering high-quality user support, training and documentation, and maintain currency with emerging technologies in HPC, data science and AI/ML to drive continuous improvement and innovation. For further information please contact, Rui Yang, Software and Data Modernisation Manager, T: +61 2 6125 2469, E: rui.yang@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, 22 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)
Salary
$121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
20 Feb 2026
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