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Research Fellow

  • 557600
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing (Contingent Funded)
  • Closing at: Feb 28 2025 at 23:55 AEDT

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $112,916 - $128,026 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: 2x Full-time, Continuing(Contingent Funded) (part-time may be considered)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project is up to 36 months. 

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.

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

To see what the Science 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
ANU Research School of Biology is seek two Research Fellow to in a friendly, motivated team providing bioengineering solutions to solve global challenges. With no two days being the same, this role is integral to the delivery/support of critical resources relevant to future energy security.

The Person
We are looking for a Research Fellow to develop, test, and assess platform biotechnologies and engineered living systems to convert waste into valuable resources. Their work will focus on organisms and processes to enhance mineral breakdown and improve critical metal bioavailability, building an ecosystem for waste valorisation. We are looking for someone who likes challenging problems and encourages team members and colleagues to workshop effective solutions. 

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

For more information about the position please contact Professor Caitlin Byrt on T: +61 2 6125 2181 E: Caitlin.Byrt@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 using behavioural interview questions
  • Presentation on bioengineering experience

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

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

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