Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $110,162 - $124,903 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Fixed term, Full time (up to 3 years)

• Work together with academic leaders in the ANU College of Health and Medicine to deliver world-class research and education.
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements and generous personal, parental, and cultural leave

Position overview

The ANU College of Health and Medicine encompasses a tradition of research excellence that has fostered five Nobel Laureates and trains leaders in science, medicine, health, and the environment in Research Schools consistently ranked among the top performers in the world in their various fields. Our academic and research staff in the College are committed to solving problems through big picture and applied scientific research and improving health outcomes for people around the world.

These inspiring ambitions are realised through our three areas - National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health; the John Curtin School of Medical Research; and the School of Medicine and Psychology who work together to deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum of medicine and health-related fields, and partnership with the health sector at the local, national and international levels.

The Research Fellow will be engaged to work on an ARC-funded Discovery Project: Counter-COVID public policies and the impacts on Australian children. This project aims to identify the causal effects of counter-COVID school closures, stay-at-home mandates and government support payments on the educational, developmental and health outcomes of Australian children. The person will play an important role in conducting quantitative analysis using linked administrative and survey data and preparing manuscripts and papers for academic journal publications on all studies of the project.

For further information please contact Dr Jinhu Li, Fellow E: [email protected]  

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: [email protected]   

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

To apply for this job the candidates must use the "Apply" function on the webpage and the selection criteria are listed in the "Position Description" file.

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

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