Postdoctoral Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $89,313 – $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Part time, Fixed Term, up to 28hrs per week. (2 years)

• Outstanding opportunity to work on a prestigious ARC-funded research project
• Generous remuneration and benefits, including 17% superannuation

About Us
The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through world-class research, teaching, and contributions to public debate. CAP hosts the largest concentration of regional expertise and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world and plays a vital role in shaping public policy and Australia’s engagement with Asia and the Pacific.

The Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs is a world-leading centre for research, education, and policy analysis in international relations, security, diplomacy, and strategic affairs. The School comprises several vibrant intellectual communities, including the Department of International Relations, which is internationally renowned for its theoretical and empirical scholarship and its engagement with policy and practice.

The Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow in International Relations to work on the ARC project “Humane Exclusion: How States Justify Excluding Refugees.” The project examines the long history of humane-sounding arguments that Western states and other actors have used to justify controlling the mobility of Indigenous people, enslaved people, minorities, displaced people, and marginalized others. It pays particular attention to how these arguments have often relied on appeals to certain understandings of theology, race, gender, climate, and disease.

Reporting to Professor Luke Glanville, the successful candidate will undertake original research on one or more of the project’s themes. The successful candidate will be expected to produce high-quality scholarly publications, contribute to project workshops, assist Professor Glanville in the management of the research project, and contribute to teaching in the Department of International Relations.

Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will hold a PhD (or have submitted their thesis) in International Relations, History, or a related field. They will demonstrate strong research expertise relevant to the project. A developing publication record, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a research team are essential.

To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Professor Luke Glanville, E: luke.glanville@anu.edu.au

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.

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 is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply
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

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.