Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A)

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $91,546 - $114,906 plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing Contingent Funding
Position Description and Selection Criteria:  PD&PEWER_Academic Level A_ Postdoctoral Fellow.pdf

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31st December 2029.

The Position

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be a member of the School of Medicine and Psychology and will report to Professor Tegan Cruwys. The Postdoctoral Fellow will provide research support for the ACT Wellbeing Framework Project, a collaboration agreement between ANU and the ACT Government addressing wellbeing in the ACT. This program of research is broadly focused on enabling evidence-based policy decision-making in the ACT, particularly to inform new solutions to “wicked” problems in health and education. Projects focus on (1) the effect of school-based risk factors on children's wellbeing and belonging, and (2) the effect of early life disadvantage on educational outcomes. This role will have a particular focus on leading statistical analysis of large population linked data.

The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to contribute towards the research effort of the institution and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to this research partnership. While this is a research focused role, the Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to undertake work in all three areas of academic activity: research, education and service (including outreach). The allocation of time to each area will be discussed with the position supervisor annually and be reflective of the conditions of the external funding, the appointees research agenda, school and interdisciplinary teaching requirements and leadership opportunities within the School environment.

The Person

In their role as an Academic Level A the Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to:

• Undertake independent research in the area of disadvantage and wellbeing with a view to publishing original and innovative results in refereed journals, present research at academic seminars and at national and international conferences, and collaborate with other researchers at a national level.
• Collaborate with senior staff to actively seek and secure external funding, assist to prepare and submit research proposals to external funding bodies as appropriate.
• Contribute to the teaching activities of the School at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation and delivery of lectures and tutorials, the preparation of online material, marking and assessment, consultations, and with students or acting as subject coordinators.
• Supervise students working on individual or group projects at undergraduate, honours, graduate-coursework levels. Assist with supervision of research students.
• Assist to supervise research support staff in your research area.
• Actively contribute to all aspects of the operation of the School.
• Assist in outreach activities including to prospective students, research institutes, industry, government, the media and the general public.
• Maintain high academic standards in all education, research and administration endeavours.
• Take responsibility for their own workplace health and safety and not wilfully place at risk the health and safety of another person in the workplace.
• A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and policies and a commitment to their application in a university context.
• Other duties as required that are consistent with the classification of the position.
• Comply with all ANU policies and procedures, and in particular those relating to work health and safety and equal opportunity

The School

The ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) works to advance human health and wellbeing, enhancing the lives of individuals and strengthening communities, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples, in the ACT, NSW and beyond. By integrating the disciplines of medicine and psychology we aim to unlock the secrets of health and wellbeing, develop impactful therapies, solve national and international health problems, and lead impactful social change. To do this we conduct collaborative, courageous, transformational and translational research, integrating perspectives, knowledge and techniques from multiple disciplines. We develop excellent, adaptable, resilient and innovative clinicians, academics and health care leaders of the future who work in partnership with their patients and colleagues to provide optimal care for individuals while strengthening the system and society they work in. We partner with discovery-focussed and population researchers, healthcare providers, government, commercial and not for profit organisations and communities.

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 Professor Tegan Cruwys, E: [email protected]

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 who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 11:55PM (AEST)