Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A/B
Salary package: $87,135 - $134,507 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Fixed term (up to 17 months)

Position Overview

The Australian National University is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow in User Experience Design (0.5 FTE) and/or Web Development (0.5 FTE). The position can be offered as one full-time role or two part-time appointments for a fixed term of 17 months, commencing around November 2025.

The Fellow(s) will play a key role in the design, development, evaluation, and implementation of an innovative online interactive training course that supports the Volunteer Dementia and Delirium Care Program. This MRFF-funded project responds to urgent calls from consumers, volunteers, hospitals, and government partners to improve person-centred hospital care for people living with dementia and/or delirium.

The role will be based in the School of Medicine and Psychology, with strong links to the School of Computing within the Data Science and Analytics cluster. The successful candidate(s) will contribute to collaborative research, educational activities, and stakeholder engagement, while actively participating in the broader intellectual and cultural life of the Schools, Colleges, and University.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated researcher who brings both technical expertise and collaborative spirit to this project. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong skills in data science, user experience design, and/or web development, with the ability to apply human-centred computing/engineering methods to digital health.
• Experience in conducting and publishing high-quality research, ideally in applied or interdisciplinary contexts.
• The capability and willingness to supervise student research projects, with responsibilities to be agreed upon with supervisors.
• An interest in building and maintaining industry partnerships and contributing to a wider research community, embedding innovative approaches in engineering, computing, and health.

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.

The School

This transdisciplinary project is combining the strengths of the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology and ANU School of Computing in health data sciences. The School of Medicine and Psychology provides professional education in psychology and medicine, and undergraduate education in psychology and health sciences, and conducts transdisciplinary research in health care practice and policy. The School of Computing has a strong foundation in computing and information sciences at ANU. Its mission is motivated by the need to design, drive and sustain strategic activities via four broad focus areas: Computing Foundations, Computational Science, Intelligent Systems, and Data Science and Analytics.

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. 

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For further information please contact, Professor Hanna Suominen, hanna.suominen@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.
• 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 and may be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.