"Postdoctoral Fellow (Academic Level A)"

Classification:

Academic Level A

Salary package:

$89,313 – $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term:

Full time, Fixed term (until 31 December 2027)

Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER Level A Postdoctoral Fellow.pdf

• Contribute to world-leading research on the Philippines
• Be part of a supportive research environment with a strong Asia-Pacific focus
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to the ANU Philippines Project, which aims to build stronger research partnerships between Australia and the Philippines, and to provide policymakers in both countries with greater access to relevant, high quality policy research and analysis.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will report to the Director of the Philippines Institute and work collaboratively with colleagues across CAP and ANU.

In this role you will conduct independent research of relevance to the ANU Philippines Project, producing or contributing to the production of conference/seminar papers, policy briefs and academic publications. You will also be actively involved in the governance and strategic planning activities of the ANU Philippines Institute and both coordinate and participate in Institute conferences, seminars and events.

The position is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian Government. In this role you will be expected to engage actively with DFAT and other external stakeholders.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have completed a PhD on the Philippines in the fields of International Relations and/or Political Science, and be able to teach in areas relevant to Peace and Conflict Studies in particular.

To enquire about this opportunity, please contact the Director, ANU Philippines Institute, Associate Professor Maria Tanyag, E: maria.tanyag@anu.edu.au

How to Apply

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 must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing date:

Monday, 16 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)