Australian National University

Classification: Academic Level B or C Salary Package: $124,638 - $166,338 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_Level B&C_ Lecturer or Senior Lecturer_MSI_2026.pdf Position overview The Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI), located within the ANU College of Systems and Society (CSS), is seeking to appoint up to four continuing Lecturers and/or Senior Lecturers at Academic Level B and/or Level C, broadly equivalent to Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in the United States. We welcome applications from outstanding mathematicians in any area of mathematics. Applicants should have an excellent research record, relative to opportunity and career stage, and a strong commitment to high-quality teaching. Successful applicants will be expected to develop an internationally visible research program, contribute to the MSI’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise research students, and participate in the life of the Institute. In making appointments, MSI will consider both the quality of the candidate and the strength of the research environment available to support their work. The positions include a two-year start-up grant to support research, visitors and conference travel, as well as a reduced teaching load for the first two years. About the Mathematical Sciences Institute The Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI) is one of Australia’s leading schools for research and education in mathematics. MSI is home to a broad and active research community, with strengths across pure, applied and computational mathematics. Current research areas include algebraic geometry, representation theory, number theory, algebraic and geometric topology, nonlinear partial differential equations, harmonic analysis, geometric analysis, mathematical data science, computational mathematics, bioinformation science, fusion plasma theory and modelling, environmental modelling, mathematical physics, probability and stochastics. The MSI has approximately 51 academics and is located in a modern, award-winning building with excellent research and teaching facilities. MSI offers one of the most comprehensive undergraduate mathematics programs in Australia, as well as Honours, MSc, MPhil and PhD programs. ANU also offers research-focused undergraduate pathways, including the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences and the elite Bachelor of Philosophy that attracts a significant number of the very best undergraduate students to ANU. MSI supports a large and talented student cohort, with more than 1700 undergraduate coursework students and around 75 students across Honours, MSc, MPhil and PhD programs. MSI also supports students through scholarships, prizes and research opportunities. For further information about MSI, please see our website. Application information All application documentation must be submitted through Australian National University, Mathematical Sciences Institute by 1 December 2026. Applicants should upload the following documents: A covering letter addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae, including a publication list. A research and teaching vision statement outlining achievements and future career plans. At least three (3) current letters of recommendation, to be uploaded directly to MathJobs.org by the referees. The Selection Committee intends to conduct first-round Zoom interviews from 14 to 18 December 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to MSI to present a seminar and attend a face-to-face interview between 18 and 28 January 2027. Candidates will be expected to commence within 12 months of accepting an offer. Enquiries about the role and the MSI can be directed to Professor Lilia Ferrario, Director of MSI, via email director.msi@anu.edu.au or phone at +612 6125 2957 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. For more information, visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources 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. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion 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. If your experience looks a little different to what we’ve described, but you’re passionate and motivated by this position, we welcome your enquiry and application. 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: Tuesday, 1 December, 2026 11:55PM (AEST)

Director, Research School of Social Sciences (RSSS) Classification: Academic Level E Terms: Full Time, Fixed Term 5 years Application closing date: 11:55PM AEST on Sunday 1 November 2026 The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Director of the Research School of Social Sciences (RSSS). The Research School of Social Sciences (RSSS) includes five disciplinary Schools of Demography, History, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, and Sociology, as well as three main centres, all of which have a multidisciplinary quality that encourages collaboration among social scientists across disciplinary boundaries. These include the Centre for Indigenous Policy Research, Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies, and POLIS: The Centre for Social Policy Research. RSSS is Australia’s pre-eminent institution for theoretical and empirical research in the social sciences, with an international reputation for exceptional research and training. It contributes to public debates in Australia and internationally across the social science spectrum. Reporting to the Dean of the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, the Director provides strategic leadership to the Research School of Social Sciences, fostering excellence in research, education, engagement and policy development. The Director will lead the School through its next phase of evolution, invigorating RSSS and promoting a culture of innovation, dynamic change and growth, bringing in fresh ideas to support collaboration and academic excellence while building strong engagement across the College, University and broader community. The role also serves as an important ambassador for RSSS, enhancing its reputation and profile nationally and internationally, cultivating partnerships and attracting outstanding scholars, students and supporters. The successful candidate will be an internationally recognised academic with a distinguished record of academic achievement in a relevant discipline and a strong understanding of contemporary opportunities and challenges in the social sciences. They will bring a demonstrated capacity to develop and implement a compelling strategic vision, lead large-scale research and education initiatives, and drive innovation in teaching and learning. Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills will be essential, together with the ability to foster a collegial, inclusive and high-performing culture. For further information regarding this appointment or to request a candidate information booklet, please contact Belinda Cartwright, Executive Search Business Partner, ANU Executive Search at executivesearch@anu.edu.au. Please note applications close at 11:55PM AEST on Sunday, 1 November 2026 Application information: To lodge an application for this role please upload the following documents: A Candidate Statement of no more than two (2) pages outlining the basis for your interest in the role and your suitability for the position; and A current curriculum vitae (CV) with three (3) referees included. Referee reports may be sought at a later stage of the process and we will not contact your referees without your express permission. 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 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.

Classification: Academic Level A or Level B Salary package: $91,546 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full-time, Fixed term (up to 3 years) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_Level A and Level B_AITC_RSPhys_2026.docx.pdf In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80  The Position Undertake research and instrumentation development in Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics, with a particular focus on the ULTIMATE Ground Layer Adaptive Optics (GLAO) system for the Subaru Telescope and the Laser Tomography Adaptive Optics (LTAO) system for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT). Contribute to the design, development, integration and testing of advanced Adaptive Optics instrumentation, working collaboratively with researchers and engineers at ANU and with national and international partners. Your activities will include independent and collaborative research, publication and dissemination of results, instrumentation development, student supervision and outreach. You will also have opportunities to contribute to the development of new research directions and external funding. The Person The successful candidate will have a PhD in physics, astronomy, engineering or a related discipline and demonstrated expertise relevant to adaptive optics and instrumentation development, such as Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics, wavefront sensing or real-time computing. They will also have a strong record of research demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and collaboration. We highly value experience in the design, development, fielding or operation of adaptive optics systems on large astronomical telescopes, as well as knowledge of project management and systems engineering. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and collaborative team member, able to work across disciplinary and institutional boundaries, contribute to student supervision and engage with the broader research community. The School The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) is a world-leading centre for astronomical research and education at ANU, based at the historic Mount Stromlo Observatory in Canberra. RSAA conducts research spanning the breadth of astronomy and astrophysics, supported by world-class facilities, international collaborations and a strong focus on research-led education. The School has a long-standing strength in astronomical instrumentation, with the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) providing a unique environment for the design, development, manufacture, assembly, integration and testing of advanced instruments for ground-based astronomy and space science. The AITC is a national facility established in 2006 and has developed into one of Australia's leading centres for astronomical and space instrumentation. Its multidisciplinary teams combine expertise in optics, mechanics, electronics, detectors, controls, software, astronomy and space technologies to deliver innovative instrumentation for major international observatories and space missions. The Centre also supports industry and government partnerships and provides advanced facilities for research, development, testing and training. The College The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Medical Research, Medicine, Physics and Psychology 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, Noelia Martinez Rey, ARC DECRA Fellow, E: noelia.martinezrey@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. 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   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: Sunday, 22 November 2026, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)