Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $118,632 - $134,507 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 3 years)

The Position

The Research Fellow will contribute to RegNet’s teaching efforts, particularly at postgraduate, professional training and higher degree by research (HDR) levels, and carry out activities to develop their scholarly, research and/or professional track record. Early career scholars working on the following topics are particularly welcome to apply: concerns related to complexity and uncertainty in governance, contemporary regulatory governance and the governance of innovation and risk.

The Person

This position targets applicants who are looking to build an innovative portfolio of work that includes research and contributions to the School’s vibrant interdisciplinary education programming.

The School/Department

The School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) is a dynamic community of scholars from different disciplines united by our interest in governance and regulation. For the last 20 years, RegNet has focused on improving the governance of major social, environmental and health issues by developing new ways of understanding and responding to complex problems. The School is known for its paradigm-shifting conceptualisations of regulation as well as its interdisciplinary approach to knowledge production and dissemination. The wider RegNet community reflects these values and is comprised of diverse networks nurtured through deep and sustained engagement.

The College/Division

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges.

The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

For further information please contact, Kate Henne, RegNet School Director, E: Kathryn.henne@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 people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

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 candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and (delete if not required) will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.