Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $118,632 to $134,507 per annum plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata)
Terms: Part time (0.5 FTE), Fixed term (up to 2 years)

• Work collaboratively with Prof Christian Barry, RSSS Director on the Rio Tinto for Future Materials
• Contribute to a worldwide project 
• Part-time position

Position overview

The Research School of Social Sciences invites applications for a Research Fellow to support the work of Professor Christian Barry on the ‘Rio Tinto for Future Materials’ project under the supervision of Professor Christian Barry. The project aims to transform the way materials are sourced, processed, used and recycled to make them more environmentally, economically and socially sustainable. The successful applicant will have expertise in moral and/or political philosophy and will be expected to contribute to research in moral philosophy in the School of Philosophy at the ANU, and to contribute to its teaching program.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Philosophy with demonstrated expertise in moral and/or political philosophy with a proven record of publication in leading journals, and in teaching at the undergraduate level.

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of six Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

For any enquiries please contact: Prof Christian Barry, E: christian.barry@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 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

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 candidates 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.