Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

• 561688

• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

• Continuing (Contingent Funded)

• Closing at: Mar 25 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Position Description

Classification:  Academic Level A 

Salary package: $89,313 - $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation  

Terms: 2 x Full time, Continuing (contingent funded)

This position is  continuing (contingent funded) . The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 June 2028. 

 

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity for two Postdoctoral Fellows 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 .

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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

Applications are sought for two Postdoctoral Fellows in the  Research School of Earth Sciences  (RSES) in the area of seismology.

Professor Meghan Miller’s position will be undertaking research for the observational seismology program at RSES with a focus on data acquisition for Earth Imaging. Candidates who have previous experience with numerical seismology, data processing, computer programming, and fieldwork are encouraged to apply.

The position working with Dr Caroline Eakin will focus on research in observational seismology, with the aim to investigate seismic anisotropy beneath the WA-Array, a new continental scale array covering Western Australia. Candidates with relevant experience in observational seismology are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will be members of the  Geophysics  Department based at RSES. RSES is Australia’s leading academic research institution for Earth and Marine Sciences, and ranked 11th in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences ( QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 ). To find out more about the RSES community, check out our   and  .

We have a reputation for international leadership and innovation, focused on developing new methods, whether experimental, analytical or computational. Our research spans the range from solid earth evolution to climate processes, and from 21st century resources to climate change impact.

We operate iconic and state-of-the art instrumentation supported by highly trained professional staff, offering an unrivalled world-class research environment.

Our cutting-edge research provides an unparalleled environment for high-quality research training of our graduate students. Our people and facilities are also the foundation for our vision to deliver world-class research-led undergraduate teaching in the Earth Sciences. We are committed to offering a nurturing environment for the School’s early career researchers. Our culture is one of inclusivity and respect and we encourage everyone to embrace these values as expressed in our  culture statement .

The Person

We are looking for two early career researchers with a PhD (or awarding of a PhD within six months of appointment) in the field of seismology, computational geophysics, tectonophysics or a related area, and have the ability to articulate and prosecute innovate research. Your ability to lead by example, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, will enable you to foster respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels within RSES in line with the  RSES Culture Statement .

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

For further information, please contact Professor Meghan Miller on T: +61 2 6125 3073 or E:  Meghan.Milleranu.edu.au  or Dr Caroline Eakin on T: +61 2  6197 0083 or E:  Caroline.Eakinanu.edu.au  for their respective positions.

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.employmentanu.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  services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclus...  

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• A summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria and that is no more than two pages in length. Please state which position (or both) you are applying for.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

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

Please note: 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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