"Postdoctoral Fellow"

Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

561421

Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Fixed Term

Closing at: Mar 16 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Position Description

Classification: Academic Level A

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

Term: Full time, Fixed term (until 31 December 2027)

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

About Us

The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) is a distinctive community of multi-disciplinary and area specialists dedicated to research, education and engagement in the world’s most dynamic region. CAP is the global centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, uncovering our past, informing our present, and reshaping our future to address the region’s challenges.​

The College consists comprises two research schools and is home to a range of regional institutes and centres that support research, education and outreach activities. Our specialists play a vital role in informing public policy and shaping Australia’s intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.

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The Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs (Bell School) is a world-leading centre for research, education, and policy analysis on international and Asia Pacific politics, security, diplomacy, and strategic affairs. The School comprises a number of vibrant, interdisciplinary, intellectual communities: the Department of International Relations, the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, the Department of Political and Social Change, and the Department of Pacific Affairs.

The ANU Philippines Institute serves as the University’s academic hub for Philippines research and engagement activities.

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

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU is a large, diverse employer. 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. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

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.