Classification: Academic Level A or B

Salary package: $91,546 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (up to 36 month )

- A high-impact RNA engineering project with clear translational direction and strong publication potential
- Access to JCSMR infrastructure and a team-oriented research environment
- Mentoring and opportunities to contribute to grant writing, student supervision, teaching, and outreach
- Potential contract extension up to 3 years (subject to funding and performance)

Position overview

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in RNA engineering to develop RNA-based regulatory circuits for biomedical applications. The core project focuses on self-activating mRNAs that sense specific intracellular transcript signatures and activate translation only in target cells. The longer-term goal is a new strategy for cancer-selective therapies with reduced side effects by encoding specificity directly into RNA regulatory logic.

The role includes contributions across research, education, and service, and involves mentoring students while supporting a respectful, productive workplace culture.

The College:

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: 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.

For further information about this position please contact Associate Professor Tamas Fischer at [email protected]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: [email protected]

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:

- CV (including publications)
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (max 2 pages)
- Contact details for 2-3 referees
- Brief summary of research interests and technical expertise relevant to RNA engineering (max 1 page)

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.

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