Postdoctoral Fellow

Classification : Academic Level A

Salary package : $87,135 – $109,369 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms : 2x Full time, Fixed term (up to 3 years)

Position overview

Based in the nation’s capital, the ANU is one of the world’s foremost research universities. The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific—within which CIW operates—has a long-standing reputation for outstanding research expertise and global policy impact, hosting the largest collection of expertise on the Asia Pacific in the English-speaking world. For over 70 years, ANU Sinologists have pioneered new fields in China studies and led the world in understanding Chinese societies. China expertise at ANU is housed in several academic departments across the College and elsewhere in the University, and is brought together by the CIW, which reflects the University’s and the Australian government’s commitment to deepening Australia’s understanding of and engagement with China.

Two Postdoctoral Fellowships are available. The successful candidates will be engaged in cutting-edge research on contemporary Chinese politics, public administration, economy and / or society. Experience conducting field research In China is highly desirable. Applicants must have obtained a doctorate in a relevant field within the past five years.

The Postdoctoral Fellows will be members of CIW, which is the hub for China Studies at ANU.

The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to teaching programs during their tenure. This includes, but is not limited to, CIW’s executive education courses and in-country study programs. They may also be expected to assist with editing work on The China Journal, a world-leading academic journal.

The successful candidates will have access to funding for conference travel and research support. They will also have opportunities to access national and international networks of scholars through the regular programs of conferences, seminars and visits to the ANU, as a means of a broader contribution to public engagement.

For further information please contact CIW Director Ben Hillman, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, E :

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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 for the level that you wish to apply for
• 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.
• 1 writing sample (this may be in the form of an article or a chapter of a book)
• A 1-page summary of the research topic(s) that would be the primary focus of the first two years of the Fellowship.

Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.