Postdoctoral Fellow

at Australian National University, Canberra, Australia

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Closing date

29 November 2026

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Type of post

Research

Contract

Fixed Term

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Classification: Academic Level A Salary package: $91,546 – $114,906 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Fixed Term (until 31 Dec 2027) Contribute to world-leading research on Philippine politics and society Be part of a supportive research environment with a strong Asia-Pacific focus Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80 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.​ As a global leader in Asia Pacific studies in humanities and social sciences, CAP combines disciplinary depth, language teaching, area studies, and publicly engaged policy work​. Through its work, the College has played a critical role in advancing Australia’s engagement and understanding of the Asia-Pacific region, establishing the Australian National University as a global centre of excellence for research, teaching and impact in the region. The College 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. Follow the College of Asia and the Pacific on social media: Linked In , Instagram and Facebook 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 be based in the Department of Political and Social Change and report to the Head of Department. They will be a member of the ANU Philippines Institute and will 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 and academic publications. You will also be actively involved in the activities of the ANU Philippines Institute, participating in Institute conferences, workshops, 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 in Political Science or a related discipline, with a focus on the domestic socio-political affairs of the Philippines. Those who have recently submitted but not yet been awarded their PhD are also eligible to apply. For further information 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 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 .

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