Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $118,632 - $134,507 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full-time, Fixed term (until June 2027)

• Join world-leading academics at the Global Institute for Women's Leadership in advocating for gender equality and diversity
• Bring together your expertise in gender equality research and project management
• Be part of a fun, high performing team with a great workplace culture
• Shape and deliver high-impact research to accelerate women's economic equality in South-East Asia

Founded by Australia’s only female Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard AC, the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) at ANU aims to better understand and address the causes of women’s underrepresentation in leadership positions across sectors and countries, and to improve workplace gender equality and diversity.

GIWL is recruiting a Research Fellow for Investing in Women (IW), a multi-country initiative of the Australian Government in Southeast Asia that aims to accelerate women’s economic equality. IW is implemented by Abt Associates.

GIWL’s role is to build an evidence base and provide thought leadership on women’s economic empowerment in Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar. The Research Fellow will serve as the key point of contact with our research partners and will be responsible for project management across several workstreams, while also contributing to research as part of our academic team.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a field relevant to Investing in Women’s priorities and have a strong track record of independent research, including peer-reviewed publications and collaborations. They will demonstrate innovative thinking, a clear research vision, and a commitment to securing competitive external funding. The successful applicant will be a team player with proven project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Exceptional communication skills are essential, along with the ability to engage effectively in a cross-disciplinary academic environment. They will foster respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and partners across diverse cultural and professional contexts.

For further information please contact Dr Elise Stephenson, Deputy Director, GIWL E: Elise.Stephenson@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 cover letter 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 will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.