Postdoctoral Fellow

The Position

The Research Fellow for the School of Demography will provide practical and reliable research for the ARC project 'Delivering Anindilyakwa data governance' under the direction of the project CIs. The role will support strengthening the capacity of the Data Unit in research capacity, analysis and write-up of project results, and presentations at domestic and international conferences.

The Person

We are seeking a highly organised and dependable team player with strong attention to detail, research experience and a positive, service-focused approach. A PhD in Demography or related social science discipline is required. You will be confident using standard IT systems, able to manage competing tasks, and comfortable working in a busy academic research environment. Well-developed communication skills, a collaborative mindset and the ability to build good working relationships with all stakeholders are essential.

The School/Department

The ANU School of Demography is a world-class demographic centre for research and training in the Asia Pacific region. It's core research areas include fertility, family formation and change; mortality, ageing and health; and migration studies.

The College/Division

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

For further information please contact Professor Brian Houle, T: +61 2 6125 7355, E: brian.houle@anu.edu.au

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Application information

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 preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11:55pm (Canberra Time)