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Postdoctoral Fellow in Stem Cell Consent, Law, Ethics and Public Deliberation The Australian National University in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Communication Studies

Funding

Two full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral positions are available for up to three years, funded by a National Critical Research Infrastructure grant. The salary package is AUD $91,546–$141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation. Additional benefits include salary packaging, generous leave provisions, and flexible working arrangements.

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Nov 3, 2026

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Australia

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The Australian National University

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Communication Studies
Political Science
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Science Communication
Community Engagement
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About this position

The Australian National University is seeking two Postdoctoral Fellows at Academic Level A or B in Canberra, Australia. The positions are based in the ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy and are funded for up to three years by a National Critical Research Infrastructure grant.

The interdisciplinary project focuses on ethical governance of stem cell lines in Australia, particularly consent processes for historical samples and prospective stem cell lines. Research areas include law and regulation, research ethics, public understanding of science, science communication, community engagement, co-design, stakeholder consultation, surveys, deliberative forums, and evaluation.

One position will focus primarily on legal and regulatory aspects of different consent models. The other will focus on community engagement, user-friendly implementation, co-design, and evaluation of deliberative processes. Expected outcomes include stakeholder consultations, targeted deliberative forums, academic publications, and policy recommendations supporting transparent, trustworthy, ethical, and sustainable medical research.

The salary package is AUD $91,546–$141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation, with salary packaging, generous leave, and flexible working arrangements. Applicants must have Australian work rights, address the selection criteria, and provide a CV with at least three referees. Applications close 3 November 2026 at 23:55 AEDT.

Funding details

Two full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral positions are available for up to three years, funded by a National Critical Research Infrastructure grant. The salary package is AUD $91,546–$141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation. Additional benefits include salary packaging, generous leave provisions, and flexible working arrangements.

What's required

Applicants must submit a statement addressing the selection criteria and a current CV including the names and contact details of at least three referees, preferably including a current or previous supervisor. Applicants should indicate whether they seek consideration for Academic Level A, Academic Level B, or both. The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and must complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and relevant background checks. Relevant experience in law, ethics, public understanding of science, science communication, community engagement, co-design, consent governance, stakeholder consultation, surveys, deliberative forums, or evaluation would be relevant to the project.

How to apply

Apply through the ANU jobs portal by 3 November 2026 at 23:55 AEDT. Upload a statement addressing the selection criteria and a current CV with at least three referees; indicate whether you wish to be considered for Level A, Level B, or both.

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