Postdoctoral Fellow

4 days ago


Canberra, Australia Australian National University Full time

**Classification**: Academic Level A
**Salary package**:$80,914 - $101,560 per annum plus 17% superannuation
**Terms**: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded), (up to 2 years)
**(part-time or flexible working hours will be considered)**

**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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**The Position**

This position is associated with an ARC Discovery Grant awarded to Prof Lindell Bromham, titled “Dynamic evolution of mutation rates: causes and impacts on genomic analysis”. This project will take a whole-of-biodiversity approach to understanding the forces shaping mutation rate, impact on evolution of biodiversity and effect on accuracy and precision of phylogenetic analyses. Using a range of case studies with available data, the expected outcome of this project will be a greater understanding variation in mutation rate between species, providing significant benefits in developing more sophisticated and reliable phylogenetic analyses.

**The Person**

We are looking for a research scientist with a background in evolutionary biology and experience in phylogenetic analysis. Experience with comparative analysis of DNA sequences, particularly estimation and comparison of rates and patterns of molecular evolution, is ideal but not essential.

**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.
- 30-minute interview

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