"Postdoctoral Fellow"

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Classification: Academic Level A

Salary package: $82,936 - $104,099 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full-time, Fixed term (until 30 June 2025)

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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The Position

This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team undertaking independent research in the area of supramolecular chemistry, coordination chemistry and catalysis. The successful candidate will be working on the project “Self-assembled supramolecular cages for guest binding and catalysis” which is supervised by A/Prof Nicholas White and Dr Annie Colebatch.

The Person

We are looking for an academic with experience in supramolecular, coordination chemistry and/or catalysis with specific research in either organic or inorganic chemical synthesis including characterisation of novel compounds through e.g. 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, IR and UV-Vis spectroscopies. Experience in any of the following techniques would be advantageous but is not essential: X-ray diffraction techniques (including synchrotron), air-free Schlenk techniques, catalytic screening and optimisation procedures, DOSY NMR spectroscopy, quantification of host–guest binding constants, computational chemistry.

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For more information about the position please contact A/ Prof. Nicholas White E: nicholas.white@anu.edu.au

A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. 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.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

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The successful applicant 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.