Stromlo Research Fellow

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia The Australian National University Full time $118,632 - $134,507 per year

Classification: Academic Level B

Salary package: $118,632 - $134,507 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (until June 2030)

Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD and PEWER - Level B Stromlo Research

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.

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook.

A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

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 Area

The ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) operates Australia's national optical observatory and has access to the world's largest optical telescopes.

Our staff and students have made major contributions to astronomy, mapping the structure and formation of the Milky Way, discovering planets orbiting other stars, measuring dark matter both within our Galaxy and in the wider Universe, and discovering the accelerating expansion of the Universe. Our astronomers include winners of the Prime Minister's Prize for Science and the Nobel Prize.

Our main campus is at Mount Stromlo Observatory where we host the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre, a national facility established to support the development of the next generation of instruments for astronomy and space science.

The Position

The Stromlo Research Fellow will undertake independent research in astronomy and astrophysics. They will lead by example in developing and maintaining effective, productive and beneficial workplace relationships with all academic and professional School and College staff, as well as students and other stakeholders.

The Person

To excel in this role, you will have:

  • A PhD in astronomy and astrophysics or a related area.
  • A record of winning competitive external funding to support individual and collaborative research activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and work as part of a team, significantly contributing to team management, and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
  • A track record of successfully supervising and graduating high quality PhD/Masters research students.
  • Excellent oral and written English language skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively.

The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. For more information, please click here.

To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics here.

For more information about the position please contact Professor Stuart Wyithe

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.
  • A vision for the independent research program that will be undertaken

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

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our Recruitment team at E: 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.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 11.55PM (AEST)

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