Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $115,739 - $131,227 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Continuing (contingent Funded)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 3 June 2027.

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:

• 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.

To see what the Science and Medicine at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook.

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

An opportunity exists for Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Research School of Physics in the Department of Materials Physics. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be a member of Research School of Physics, accountable to the Head of the Experimental Mechanics group.

The Person

To excel in this role, you are required to have a PhD in Geoscience, Experimental Physics, or engineering, with demonstrated experience in X-ray microtomography applied to geomaterials mechanics. A post-doc in a related area would be a plus and we also expect a track record of independent research as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Physics at ANU here.

For more information about the position please contact Associate Professor Nicolas Francois on E: nicolas.francois@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:

• 30 minute interview on candidate’s experience and selection criteria

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cosm@anu.edu.au. 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.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.