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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) Research Field

Engineering Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline

10 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country

Australia Type of Contract

Permanent Job Status

Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Classification: Academic Level C or D or E

Salary package: $149,657 - $233,618 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full Time, Continuing

- Shape the Future of Nuclear Engineering Education
- Lead in a Growing Strategic Discipline
- Build an Internationally Recognised Research and Teaching Profile

Position Description and Selection Criteria:

About the opportunity

Contribute to research and teaching in the Aerospace and Nuclear Systems disciplines within the School of Engineering. Combine advanced research into nuclear engineering, high-temperature materials behaviour or computational high-temperature fluid heat transfer that can inform teaching of undergraduate courses within the school of engineering in the Nuclear Systems Engineering discipline and contribute to the overall research capability of the School of Engineering, through investigation of these processes in both fundamental and applied research. Provide academic leadership and subject matter expertise to support Engineering Accreditation activities, particularly in relation to the development, governance and accreditation requirements of the Nuclear Systems major.

About the School

The School of Engineering brings together a diverse and welcoming community that is motivated to seek “wicked problems”. We connect divergent thinkers, to explore and pose solutions, that cross the traditional interdisciplinary and global boundaries. We have evolved from our foundational strength in systems thinking, reaching beyond traditional engineering fields. This systems approach embraces our core strengths and is shaped around five focus areas: Aerospace, Energy, Environmental, Information & Signal Processing, and Mechatronics. Join us in our fundamental quest of discovery and passionate pursuit of knowledge that goes beyond our lived world.

About the College

As one of the great universities of the world, ANU is driven by a culture of excellence in everything we do. Our lived experience is increasingly one of large-scale systems of people, whose actions and interactions are influenced by our digital, physical and biological environment. The ANU College of Systems and Society (CSS)



hosts many of the key disciplines necessary to help us design, build, regulate and secure the future.

CSS brings together expertise in social, technical, computational, ecological and scientific systems to build a new approach to systems design and build new national capabilities in data-driven policy and business development. The work we do in the College is to strengthen our national mission and meet our unique responsibilities as Australia's national university. We will deliver on our mission by building a strong community, providing transformative educational experiences, conducting high-impact research, seeking meaningful engagement, and becoming a resilient organisation.

We welcome and openly acknowledge differences in expertise, research / education / professional focus, experience and perspective.

CSS is a vibrant and diverse community of more than three thousand students, staff, and visitors. Our College is comprised of the School of Computing, School of Cybernetics, School of Engineering, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Mathematical Sciences Institute, and the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, supported by the Professional Services Group.

Enquiries

To enquire about this role, please contact Professor Sean O'Byrne, Professor of Aerospace Engineering, via email .

Our commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity

ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and particularly welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, it is practice in the ANU College of Systems and Society to actively seek a gender mix of shortlisted candidates for interview. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit

We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break, had career disruptions or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of the higher education sector. We support applicants who require flexible arrangements in their work environments or patterns. If your experience looks a little different to what we've described,



but you're passionate and motivated by this position, we welcome your enquiry and application.

For more information about staff equity at ANU, click . 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.

What we offer

The ANU provides attractive perks and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. We also offer generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, staff and family tuition fee discounts, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. For more information, visit:

How to apply

Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents:

- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a full publication list and 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.
- A 2-page statement addressing the selection criteria.
- A 1-2-page statement outlining your approach to coursework education and student project supervision.
- A 1-2-page statement outlining your research objectives for the next 3 years if appointed

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

Please note: Visa sponsorship may be considered for the successful candidate. Due to the security and regulatory requirements associated with this role, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain all necessary clearances and authorisations required to work within the nuclear engineering sector.

The preferred candidate will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the and the .

Closing Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)

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Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) Country Australia City Canberra, ACT, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Contact City

Canberra, ACT, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

STATUS: EXPIRED

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