Postdoctoral Fellow

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Work type:Fixed Term
Location:Canberra / ACT
Categories:Academic

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $103,841 – $117,736 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, fixed term (2 year appointment, commencing 2 January 2023)

Position overview

The ANU College of Law is recognised as one of Australia’s leaders in legal research and education.

Located in Australia’s capital city, Canberra, the ANU College of Law is home to four research centres, a law reform and social justice initiative, and has built strong networks with lawmakers, the judiciary and legal academics throughout Australia and the world.

The ANU College of Law seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow who is ready to enhance their academic career in one of the world’s foremost research universities. ANU attracts leading academics and outstanding students from Australia and around the world. To be successful as a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will share the commitment the College places on supporting staff to reach their full potential in an environment of collegiality and respect for diversity.

Following recent developments on treaty and voice and leading up to the next referendum, we are seeking applications from candidates who are pursuing research and will make impact in the following areas:

•     Indigenous Legal Studies / Indigenous People and the Law
•     Constitutional Law
•     International Law (as it relates to Australia)
•     Property Law
•     Administrative Law

If successful, you will receive excellent career mentoring within the ANU College of Law and the wider ANU. You will also be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to expand your range of research skills by being able to draw on a research support fund.

For all enquiries please contact Professor Asmi Wood, ANU College of Law, T: +61 2 6125 8141 or E: asmi.wood@anu.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 https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

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 details of education, professional training and qualifications, full list of publications, positions held (including relevant dates, titles, responsibilities and key achievements), details of teaching and/or research experience, and any other relevant information such as contributions to professional associations and learned societies, and community activities.
• Applicants must also provide full contact details for two referees who have agreed to supply confidential references. Candidates should state their relationship to the referees. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure referees are willing to provide
reports when contacted.

Please note:The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in Australia. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. The successful candidates 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:31 Oct 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:14 Nov 2022 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time