Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A or B
Salary package: $85,010 - $131,227 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 28 February 2026.

The Position

This role is integral to the delivery/support of a foundational research project fully funded by the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials (CFFM). The Centre will develop the fundamental knowledge to transform how materials critical for the energy transition are produced, used and recycled. CFFM is led by Imperial College London with four global university partners including Berkeley, UBC Vancouver, University of Witwaterstrand and the ANU.

The Research Fellow will contribute to an innovative social science-led project which will develop the foundations for integrating social science, physical science, engineering, and community and stakeholder inputs in CFFM research. They will have the exciting opportunity to collaborate with the project co-leads at ANU and Imperial College London to help build capacity in a new area for transdisciplinary research.

The Person

We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently on high-quality research in collaboration with team leads and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and external partners. Highly developed research and organisational skills and effective self-management are key. We are looking for someone who can work effectively across the interface between social sciences, engineering, science and stakeholders.

Learn more about the internationally leading research, engagement and teaching activities and people of the Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS) here.

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.

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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.

For more information about the position please contact Professor Sujatha Raman on E: sujatha.raman@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 asked to complete a:

• 20-30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions
• Self-recorded Video (3 minutes maximum) responding to a question about their anticipated contribution to the project and submitted in advance of the interview

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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Please note: 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.