Postdoctoral Fellow

  • 560120
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing (Contingent Funded)
  • Closing at: Sep 28 2025 - 23:55 AEST

Classification:  Academic Level A
Salary package: $87,135 - $109,369 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time,  Continuing (contingent funded), funded until 31 December 2028

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 December 2028.

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 parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
  • Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
  • Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. 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.

The Position

You will work within a collaborative, cross-disciplinary institute with world-class facilities and mentorship from Professor Elizabeth Gardiner within the John Curtin School of Medical Research. You’ll lead independent research, publish and present internationally, supervise students, and help shape an inclusive research culture in the Division of Genome Science and Cancer. You will drive innovative discovery research around platelet and megakaryocyte biology in the field of thrombosis, haemostasis and haematopoiesis.

This role is well-suited to candidates who are passionate about using their expertise to make a meaningful impact in health care, enjoy working across disciplines, and thrive in collaborative environments.

For further information about the position please contact Professor Elizabeth Gardiner at Elizabeth.Gardiner@anu.edu.au

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

  • A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
  • No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: recruitment@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 3434. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.

The successful applicant 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.

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