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Research Fellow Australian National University in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Academic Level B salary package of $124,638 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation; full-time fixed term up to 2 years.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Australia
University
Australian National University
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About this position
The Australian National University is seeking a Research Fellow for the School of Demography to support an ARC project on Delivering Anindilyakwa data governance. Working under the direction of the project CIs, the successful candidate will contribute practical and reliable research to strengthen the capacity of the Data Unit, including research support, analysis, write-up of project results, and presentation of findings at domestic and international conferences.
The role sits within the ANU School of Demography, a world-class centre for research and training in the Asia Pacific region with core strengths in fertility, family formation and change, mortality, ageing and health, and migration studies. The position is also located in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, an internationally active college with strong research activity across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences.
The project environment is collaborative and research-focused, with an emphasis on dependable teamwork, clear communication, and service-oriented support for a research unit working on data governance. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a significant ARC-funded project in a leading Australian research university.
Funding details
Academic Level B salary package of $124,638 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation; full-time fixed term up to 2 years.
What's required
A PhD in Demography or a related social science discipline is required. The person should be highly organised and dependable, with strong attention to detail, research experience, a positive service-focused approach, confidence using standard IT systems, the ability to manage competing tasks, and comfort working in a busy academic research environment. Well-developed communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build good working relationships with stakeholders are essential. The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and be willing to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks.
How to apply
Submit an application through the ANU careers portal using the application link provided. Upload a statement addressing the selection criteria and a current CV including names and contact details of at least three referees. Include any other required documents and ensure your application addresses the selection criteria.
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Professor at Australian National University
Australia
Research Interests
Health Economics
Maternal And Child Health
Population Health
Cohort Study
Cancer Epidemiology
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