Organisation/Company AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) Research Field Educational sciences Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 6 Dec 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other 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 A
Salary package: $91,546 - $114,906 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 24 months)

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 Research School of Earth Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to undertake research on the Serra Negra Rare Earth Element (REE) Prospect in Brazil. Working within a leading geochemistry research team, you will investigate mineralisation processes through field studies, advanced geochemical and isotopic analysis, and data interpretation. The role offers the prospect to publish high-impact research, collaborate with national and international researchers, and contribute to student supervision within a dynamic academic environment.

The Person

You will hold a PhD in Geochemistry, Petrology, or a related discipline, with expertise in critical mineral deposits and geochemical analytical techniques.



You will have a strong track record of research, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Experience supporting or supervising student research projects will be highly regarded.

The School

The Research School of Earth Sciences is Australia's leading Earth science research institution, recognised internationally for innovation in experimental, analytical, and computational approaches to understanding Earth processes and resources.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine brings together world-class researchers across disciplines including Earth Sciences, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Astronomy, Medicine and Psychology. The College delivers research-led education and internationally recognised scientific discovery supported by outstanding facilities and global collaborations.

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

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

Closing Date: Sunday, 6 December 2026, 11:55pm (Canberra Time)

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

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📌 Postdoctoral Fellow, Research School of Earth Sciences (Canberra)
🏢 Australian National University (Anu)
📍 Canberra