Postdoctoral Fellow

2 days ago


Canberra, Australia Australian National University Full time

**Classification**: Academic Level A
**Salary package**: $78,940 - $99,083 per annum, plus 17% superannuation
**Terms**: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 3 years, with possibility of extension, contingent on funding)
- In our so-called “post-truth era, advance social-psychological knowledge of social identity processes involved in people’s understandings of truth (“partisan truth”).
- Join psychological researchers in the School of Medicine and Psychology who have well-established strengths in cognitive and social psychology, including group processes and intergroup relations.
- Be part of a growing team in a flexible work environment with an attractive remuneration package

Psychological researchers in the School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) conduct research into all major areas of psychology, including social psychology, cognition and perception, clinical and health psychology, and lifespan development. All experimental research methods are welcome, with those who have particular strengths in social psychology, cognitive psychology, large-scale survey methods, and quantitative modelling being particularly suitable.

**About the University**

ANU has an international reputation for research and education relevant to the health, well-being, and experience of the population of Australia, as well as that of the developing world. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research, research-led teaching, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy. The ANU College of Health and Medicine comprises the School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP), the John Curtin School of Medical Research and the National Centre of Epidemiology and Population Health. These schools work together to deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum of medicine, well-being, human experience and health-related fields, working in partnership with the community, government and other key stakeholders at local, national and international levels.

**Position Overview**

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow who can utilise their experience in the area of social identity and/or social cognition to contribute towards meeting the objectives of an Australian Research Council Discovery Grant entitled “Beyond Directional Motivated Reasoning**:Social Identity and Partisan Truth**.” The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to contribute towards the research effort of the institution and to develop his/her/their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to this Discovery Grant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated early career researcher to join and make a significant contribution to a growing and vibrant team of researchers, to deliver high quality research designed to have impact, based at one of the world’s top universities.

ANU offers an attractive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, generous superannuation, and salary packaging arrangements, which include on campus childcare.

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities.

**Application information**
- A statement addressing the selection criteria.

**Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.



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