Postdoctoral / Research Fellow in Observational Seismology

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Position

Postdoctoral / Research Fellow in Observational Seismology

Employer

The Australian National University

Homepage: https://earthsciences.anu.edu.au/

Location

Canberra, Australia

Sector

Academic

Relevant division

Seismology (SM)

Type

Full time

Level

Entry level

Salary

$114,906 AUD for level A, $124,638 AUD for level B

Required education

PhD

Application deadline

15 November 2026

Posted

13 October 2026

Job Description

We're looking for a postdoc / research fellow in seismology to join us at the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) at The Australian National University (ANU).

The position will focus on research in observational seismology, with the aim to investigate upper mantle structure (using receiver functions) beneath the WA-Array, an ongoing continental scale array covering Western Australia. Candidates with relevant experience in observational seismology are encouraged to apply.

The position is open to level A or level B. Candidates for the higher level will typically have prior substantive postdoctoral experience. Funding is available for up to 3.5 years (until 30th June 2027) with a preferred start date in Q1 2027. International applicants are welcome to apply.

How to apply

For further details (including the full position description) and the link to apply please visit the ANU jobs listing here: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/postdoctoral-research-fellow-canberra-act-act-australia-db5f1e24-2a91-430f-ace5-6d82cc90e000

Applications must be submitted via the ANU jobs portal above.

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