Postdoctoral Fellow

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Work type:Continuing (Contingent Funded)
Location:Canberra / ACT
Categories:Academic

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $76,271 – $95,732 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded), (for 18 months, possibility of extension)

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity 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

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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

This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team investigating questions in global conservation, macroecology, and macroevolution, working on a wide range of taxonomic and geographic case studies.

With no two days being the same, this role is integral to the delivery of research to meet the goals of an ARC-funded project to develop new approaches to integrating evolution and conservation. The role will involve compiling and analysing genomic, phylogenetic, spatial and biological data. You will take a lead role in producing and publishing cutting-edge research on the implications of evolutionary history for conservation. 

The Person

We are looking for a qualified biologist with a PhD in a relevant field, experienced in phylogenetics, biogeography, macroevolution or macroecology. You must be experienced in writing R code, handling phylogenetic and spatial data, with a good understanding of statistics and modelling. We are looking for someone who works well on team projects and enjoys the challenge of solving complex and difficult problems.

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For more information about the position please contact Marcel Cardillo on T: +61 2 6125 9035 or at E : marcel.cardillo@anu.edu.au

To Apply

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

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

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

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a:

• 30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 8045. 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.

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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.

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised:09 Sep 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:03 Oct 2022 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time