The Australian National University

Classification: ANU Academic Level B Salary package: $118,632 - $134,507 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Continuing (contingent funded) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected duration of 3.5 years. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_Academic Level B_Research Fellow.pdf Working at ANU This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence. We offer: Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely, Generous paid personal and annual leave entitlements; and Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities. For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here. The project The European Research Council project "Cultures of the Cryosphere" (CultCryo) investigates the cultural preconditions and consequences of the use of artificial cooling and freezing technologies in nutrition, health and reproduction, air conditioning, data processing, laboratory research and other everyday practices. This interdisciplinary research project aims to investigate the far-reaching socio-ecological effects of this energy-intensive planetary "cryosphere" and aims to identify possible alternatives for a more sustainable future of dealing with artificial cold. The CultCryo project consists of four international research groups at the Technical University of Darmstadt, the University of Paderborn, the University of Duisburg-Essen, and the Australian National University Canberra, as well as three participating project partners at the University of Hamburg, the University of Halle-Wittenberg and the Institute for Social-Ecological Research Frankfurt. It has an overarching budget of 10 Millon Euros.  Position overview Your tasks The successful candidate will focus on conducting ethnographic/social science research into the infrastructures, practices and cultural contexts of distributing cryopreserved biospecimens, and will study the technical, logistical and administrative requirements of cryobiological cold chains and their energy demand. The position will also involve the mapping of ‘cryobanks’ worldwide and cold chain networks for cryobanking services. The candidate will be expected to engage in scientific dissemination and publications of the project findings.   Your profile You will have a PhD in anthropology, STS, sociology, history, human geography or related discipline, and experience in ethnographic or qualitative social science fieldwork, with a focus on the social and ethical implications of applied cryotechnology. Experience in multi-sited research and working on interdisciplinary and/or international research projects is desirable. Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of publishing in high quality academic journals. The project language is English, thus very good language skills are required. While not mandatory for applying for this position, it will be considered desirable if applicants are also willing to familiarise with the German language.  College Overview The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is the largest single College of six Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 46 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and two ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 100 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life. For further information please contact Professor Bronwyn Parry, Dean, College of Arts and Social Sciences E: Dean.cass@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 1-2 page 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: Sunday, 11 January 2026, 11:55pm (AEDT)

Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $118,632 - $134,507 per annum plus 17% superannuation (Pro Rata)  Terms: Part time (0.8FTE), Fixed Term (up to 33 months)  Position Description and Selection Criteria:  Academic Level B Research Fellow PD & PEWER.pdf Position Overview The position is funded by an Australian Research Council Discovery Project, based in the School of Sociology within the Research School of Social Sciences (RSSS). We are seeking a highly capable and self-motivated Research Fellow to work on the Experimenting with Estrogen project, funded by an Australian Research Council Discovery Project Grant. This project aims to investigate how scientists, clinicians and lay people are experimenting with the hormone estrogen. The Research Fellow will design an independent project that will map lay estrogen knowledge and ‘self-health’ practices through content analysis of websites, apps, social media and educational materials and consider how they engage and challenge scientific and medical accounts of hormonal action, sex and gender, health and wellbeing. This research will be in close conversation with a related interview-based project lead by Prof Mary Lou Rasmussen. Our core aim is to produce detailed and accurate knowledge about lay estrogen-related education and health practices. The fellow will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate course teaching in the School of Sociology and provide supervision to undergraduate research assistants, Honours and Higher Degree by Research students as required. The Person We are seeking an early career researcher to undertake independent research. The research fellow is expected to work with the research team (Professors Celia Roberts, Mary Lou Rasmussen and Helen Keane – all in the School of Sociology at ANU) and will be directly supervised by Professor Rasmussen. The research fellow will develop an independent research program, engage in collaborative research projects, contribute to undergraduate teaching within the School of Sociology, and support the promotion of project activities, including through website development and social media outreach. The College The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of six Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life. For more information about the position please contact Professor Mary Lou Rasmussen at: marylou.rasmussen@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 To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents: A current curriculum vitae (CV) and Summary of Experience and Contributions – You will need to prepare a one-page Summary of Experience and Contributions outlining your key research contributions and relevant teaching and research expertise. Evidence of PhD conferral – This must be your official testamur, not a transcript. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. The committee will not consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria. 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, 12 January 2026, 11:55pm (AEDT) 

Classification: Academic Level A Salary package: $87,135 - $109,369 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Fixed term (up to 36 months) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD and PEWER Level A Postdoctoral Fellow_Magnetismpostdoc.pdf The Position The Postdoctoral Fellow will work within the research group of Professor Naomi McClure-Griffiths and Dr Craig Anderson and focus on measuring the magnitude and structure magnetic fields in the nearby Universe using Faraday Rotation. The work will revolve around the ASKAP Polarisation Survey of the Universe’s Magnetism, POSSUM. This position will focus on using POSSUM Rotation Measures to probe the magnetoionic medium in the Magellanic Clouds, the circumgalactic medium of galaxies and/or nearby galaxy groups. This will also include some technical work to enable the delivery of the POSSUM survey data products. The Postdoctoral Fellow is also expected to contribute to other areas of academic activity including education and service (including outreach). The Postdoctoral Fellow may also be required to supervise or mentor less senior staff, and undertake leadership roles as applicable. The staff member will contribute cooperatively to the overall intellectual life of the School, College and University.    The Person An outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow in the areas of Faraday rotation and/or extragalactic magnetism. The candidate will have (or shortly obtain) a PhD in astronomy or a related area, with a strong track record of research in the field of Radio Polarimetry and/or Faraday Rotation as evidenced by cited publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, a record of developing and maintaining collaborations and by other measures such as awards, and invitations to present at prominent conferences etc. The candidate will have a track record of articulating and prosecuting innovative research in the field of astronomy and demonstrated ability to lead and work as part of a team. The Postdoctoral Fellow will use ASKAP POSSUM data with a view to publishing original and innovative results in international refereed journals, present research at academic seminars and at national and international conferences, and collaborate with other researchers at a national and/or international level.   The School The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics is a leading centre of Astronomy and Astronomical Instrumentation research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s leading astronomical questions. 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, Naomi McClure-Griffiths, T: +61 2 6125 5047, E: naomi.mcclure-griffiths@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. A three page statement of past and current research 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: Friday, 30 January 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)