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Research Officer

Research Officer

  • 560915
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Fixed Term
  • Closing at: Feb 25 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
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Classification: ANU Officer 5/6 (Administration)

Salary package: $87,570 - $102,887 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation 

Terms: Part-time (21 hours per week), Fixed term (up to 12 months)

  • Be a part of a dynamic interdisciplinary School in a world-class university.
  • Work in a beautiful campus environment on Canberra's doorstep.
  • Enjoy generous benefits including 17% superannuation

Position Overview

The successful applicant will join a team close to completing an ARC Discovery project on order making in Melanesia.  The applicant will assist with the final outputs of the project, including a book manuscript.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in anthropology, be familiar with Melanesia, be able to work in an inter-disciplinary environment, be an excellent writer and have familiarity with qualitative research methodologies.

About Us

The ANU College of Law, Governance, and Policy brings together world-class expertise in law, regulation and governance, population health and public policy, positioning ANU at the forefront of addressing critical national and global challenges.   

The School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) is a dynamic community of scholars from different disciplines, including criminology, law, political science, psychology and sociology, united by our interest in governance and regulation.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Professor Miranda Forsyth, E: miranda.forsyth@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 brief statement (1-2 A4-pages) 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 applicant 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. 
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