Classification: Academic Level C Salary package: $149,657
- $166,338 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full-time (part time, job share or a gradual increase in hours will be considered), Continuing (contingent funded). Position Description and PEWER: http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/563849?lApplicationSubSourceID= This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 December 2029. 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 The Position This role is integral to the delivery and support of the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Radiation Innovation (RadInnovate). RadInnovate aims to build new capabilities for nuclear science and radiation by training the next generation of transdisciplinary leaders through the integration of core science, technology, regulation, governance and societal values. RadInnovate is led by ANU in partnership with the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide, and with 15 industry and government partners on co-designed research projects in the areas underpinning nuclear science, technological innovation, and regulatory and social responsiveness, to equip Australian industries with a future-ready workforce. This Senior Research Fellow position will be based in the ANU School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) and will undertake independent research on RadInnovate’s codesigned industry projects, predominantly in the areas of regulation and social licence, and publishing original and innovative results in top-tier refereed journals. The position will co-supervise RadInnovate Higher Degree Research (HDR) students, teach into postgraduate programs in regulation and governance, and act as an interface between the HDR students and ITTC University and industry partners.



The position will spend some time in industry as part of the students’ industry placements and will be involved in all-of-centre activities and in the life of the project. The Person We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently on high-quality research in collaboration with RadInnovate Chief Investigators. They will have a demonstrated ability as a teacher and a willingness to grow their skills to provided world-class co-supervision of HDR students. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key. We are looking for someone with a PhD in a law, regulation or a related field with a focus on regulating nuclear materials and technologies or regulating emerging technologies. Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) here. For more information about the position please contact Professor Veronica Taylor, Centre Chief Investigator on T: 0431 665 374, E: [email protected] Working at ANU This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely;
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements;
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities. For more information on a range of lifestyle,



financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here. A Diverse and Inclusive Team ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here. ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. 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. To Apply To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:
• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria. If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a:
• up to 45-minute interview using technical and behavioural interview questions If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: [email protected]. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidate’s consent and it will not have any bearing on hiring decisions. For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here. The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria. 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. CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 11:55 pm (Canberra Time)

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