Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B 
Salary package: $115,739 - $131,227 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Part time (20 hours per week, 0.57FTE), Fixed term (up to 1 year)

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.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow who is ready to enhance their academic career in one of the world’s foremost research universities. ANU attracts leading academics and outstanding students from Australia and around the world. To be successful as a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will share the commitment the College places on supporting staff to reach their full potential in an environment of collegiality and respect for diversity. Successful applicants will also have a PhD in Indigenous related issues, particularly law.  

We are seeking applications from candidates who are pursuing research and will make impact in the following areas:

•     Indigenous Legal Studies / Indigenous People and the Law
•     Constitutional Law
•     International Law (as it relates to Indigenous peoples)
•     Property Law
•     Administrative Law

If successful, you will receive excellent career mentoring within the College and the wider ANU. You will also be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to expand your range of research skills by being able to draw on a research support fund.

For all enquiries please contact Professor Asmi Wood, ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy, T: +61 2 6125 8141 or E: asmi.wood@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 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 details of education, professional training and qualifications, full list of publications, positions held (including relevant dates, titles, responsibilities and key achievements), details of teaching and/or research experience, and any other relevant information such as contributions to professional associations and learned societies, and community activities.
• Applicants must also provide full contact details for two referees who have agreed to supply confidential references. Candidates should state their relationship to the referees. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure referees are willing to provide
reports when contacted.

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.