Postdoctoral Fellow (Indigenous Identified)

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $87,135 - $109,369 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (up to December 2028)

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The Position

The ANU School of Medicine and Psychology is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to an ARC Indigenous Discovery Project led by Dr Olivia Evans. This project investigates attitudes towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and identifies pathways to non-Indigenous allyship. The research aims to improve understanding of how prejudice can be reduced and how support for Indigenous rights and initiatives can be strengthened.

This is an Identified Position and is open only to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, under Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of the research, contribute to scholarly publications and presentations, and support broader engagement activities associated with the project. There may also be opportunities to contribute to teaching, student supervision, and service within the School, depending on the candidate’s interests and experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting independent and collaborative research aligned with the project.
• Contributing to academic publications and conference presentations.
• Supporting ethics, reporting, and coordination tasks related to the project.
• Contributing to the collegial and inclusive research culture of the School.
• Assisting in mentoring students and supporting research-related teaching where appropriate.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A PhD (or near completion) in psychology, sociology, political science, Indigenous studies, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in research related to social attitudes, allyship, or Indigenous rights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities is highly desirable.

For more information about the position please contact Dr Olivia Evans  E: olivia.evans@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.

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

If shortlisted, candidates will be invited to an interview – either in person or remotely, depending on the candidate’s preferences.

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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.