Postdoctoral Fellow

Classification: ANU Academic Level A
Salary package: $82,936 - $104,099 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months) 

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• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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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
This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team undertaking cutting-edge research in organometallic and cluster chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, catalysis, and laser-based nonlinear optical studies. The position is supported by a grant from the Australian Research Council.

The Person
We are looking for a PhD-qualified research scientist with experience in chemical synthesis (particularly in organometallic, cluster and/or supramolecular chemistry). We are looking for someone who has highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management, who likes overcoming challenging problems, and who is a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Chemistry here: https://chemistry.anu.edu.au. For more information about the position please contact Mark Humphrey at E: Mark.Humphrey@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  

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

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), publications list, and names and contact details of three academic referees including a current or previous supervisor
• A two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates may be asked to complete a:

• video interview
• short seminar presentation on their previous research

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 6147. 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.

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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.