Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

• 561239

• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

• Fixed Term

• 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: Full Time, Fixed term (up to 2 years)
(flexible arrangements, job share, or part time hours will be considered) 

The Position

The position is aligned to the research objectives of Australian Biodiversity Discovery Facility to use emerging technologies to enhance monitoring of Australia’s invertebrate biodiversity. The project will use these new technologies to answer questions related to invertebrate ecology and conservation.

The Person

The successful person will undertake independent research in the areas of entomology, ecology and conservation with a view to publishing original and innovative results in refereed journals, presenting research at seminars and conferences, and collaborating with other researchers, including students. The successful applicant will hold a PhD in a relevant field, have a strong publishing record for their career stage, have experience training and mentoring research students and have expertise in operating Diversity Scanner technology.

The School

The Research School of Biology is a leading centre of plant science research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in plant molecular biology, eco-physiology, photosynthetic biochemistry, plant energy biology, ecology, food security and agricultural biotechnology.  

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres.  Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. 

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For further information please contact, Megan Head, Associate Professor, T: 02 6125 8436, E: megan.headanu.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.employmentanu.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 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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