Classification: Academic Level A/B
Salary package: $91,549 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full Time, Continuing (contingent funded)

The Postdoctoral Researcher (Level A) or Research Fellow (Level B) will undertake independent research in the area of nuclear reactions, particularly heavy-ion fusion and few- and multi-nucleon transfer, including assisting in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students. They will publish original and creative results in refereed journals, present research at national and international conferences, and collaborate with other researchers at a national and international level. They will collaborate with senior staff to actively seek and secure external funding, and prepare and submit research proposals to external funding bodies as appropriate, and contribute to teaching activities of the Research School of Physics.

The Person

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD (or be near completion) in physics or a related field, with demonstrated research expertise in experimental nuclear physics. They will have a strong record of publications, ideally in nuclear reactions research, and experience in laboratory experimentation and multiparameter data analysis. The candidate will be capable of developing innovative research ideas, contributing to collaborative projects, and supporting funding applications.

The School/Department

The Research School of Physics is a leading centre of physics research and education in Australia.



Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing physics issues, including in Nuclear Physics and Accelerator Applications. The Department operates the Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility, the premier laboratory in Australia for accelerator-based research in nuclear physics.

The College/Division

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses research across Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Closing Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)

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📌 Postdoctoral/Research Fellow (Canberra)
🏢 The Australian National University
📍 Canberra