"Research Fellow"

Classification:

Academic Level B

Salary package:

$121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term:

Full time, Fixed term (Until October 2027)

Position Description and Selection Criteria:

Research Fellow

• In this role, you will focus your efforts on the decarbonisation of the steel industry, with a strong emphasis on Japan and East Asian economies.
• Your research will analyse current and future Australia-Japan value chains in iron and steelmaking.
• You’ll also contribute to broader projects related to heavy industry emissions, working collaboratively across teams to produce policy-relevant insights.

Position overview

ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy (CLGP) brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. The College fosters excellence in research, teaching and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges.

The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

The Crawford School of Public Policy is one of four Schools within CLGP and one of the world’s leading public policy schools. The Crawford School is the University's focal point for contributing to public policy research, education and policy impact. Its graduate programs have trained many of the region’s leaders, and its research has impacted on policy making. Public policy scholarship at Crawford School is characterised by high quality, policy-relevant research across a range of disciplines.

The Opportunity

We are seeking Research Fellow to participate in research on iron and steel decarbonisation between Australia and its major trading partners, centred on Japan, including some project management. The position is located within the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University. The position works closely with the Centre for Climate and Energy Policy (CCEP) within the Crawford School and other relevant researchers at the Australian National University. In this role you will work within a team to help develop models of green iron and steel markets or other models, help develop policy scenarios for use in analysis, contribute to the development of a stakeholder survey, and assist in the organisation and participation in externally-focused forums.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have a qualification in economics, public policy, engineering, or a related field. Experience in optimisation modelling, expertise in industrial decarbonisation and/or East Asia will be highly regarded, as will proficiency in Python, Julia, or RStats, and experience in industry engagement. To excel in this role, you will be a self-starter who has demonstrated experience in project management and working in a team setting, with the technical capabilities to contribute to modelling green iron and steel supply chains between Australia and its major trading partners, centred on Japan.

Enquiries

To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Jorrit Gosens, E: jorrit.gosens@anu.edu.au

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

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 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

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: Thursday, 29 January 2026, 11:55 PM (AEDT)