ARC Laureate Research/Postdoctoral Fellow

ARC Laureate Research/Postdoctoral Fellow Classification: Academic Level A and B Salary package: $87,135 - $134,507 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: 3x Full time, Fixed term (up to 5 years) – Academic Level A; 1x Full time, Fixed term (up to 5 years) – Academic Level B Join Professor Hrvoje Tkalčić’s Global & Planetary Seismology Group to advance deep Earth and planetary core science using next-generation seismic imaging and new data. With guaranteed 5-year funding, you will employ seismic wavefield and correlation methods to map Earth’s core, explore its interactions with upper layers, and extend insights to the Moon, Mars, and icy moons—directly supporting scientific institutions, space agencies and industry. Based at the Australian National University in one of the world’s top Earth Sciences schools (#12; QS 2024; QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024), you will lead high-impact publications, mentor PhD students, and build an independent research profile in a collaborative, inclusive environment, fully resourced with global datasets, supercomputing, and field campaigns. Open to all nationalities; visa & relocation supported. As a Laureate Postdoctoral Fellow you will undertake work in all three areas of academic activity—research, education, and service (including outreach). You will contribute cooperatively to the overall intellectual life of the University. Key Responsibilities Design and conduct seismic imaging research to map the Earth's core and its interactions with upper layers. Publish high-impact research findings in leading scientific journals. Mentor PhD students and contribute to graduate training programs. Engage in outreach and service activities, including seminars, peer review, and participation in university committees. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across geodynamics, geomagnetism, mineral physics, and planetary science. Qualifications Hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in seismology, geophysics, computer/data science, or planetary science. Demonstrated expertise in global seismology, particularly related to the Earth's core, core–mantle boundary, or mantle structure. Proficiency in waveform processing, programming (Python, ObsPy, SPECFEM), and forward or inverse modelling. Record of high-quality publications and conference presentations. Experience with machine learning, array seismology, or planetary mission data analysis (e.g., InSight or Apollo) is desirable. Evidence of mentoring, outreach, or interdisciplinary collaboration. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits and Working Conditions Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options. Generous paid parental leave up to 32 weeks. Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces, and childcare facilities on campus. Access to world-class research facilities, supercomputing resources, and field campaign opportunities. Support for visa and relocation. Equal Opportunity The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. Contact For more information about the position, please contact Professor Hrvoje Tkalčić on T: +61 or E: To be considered, please upload the following documents: a current CV listing publications and at least three referees, and a no more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria. Applications will be assessed based on the selection criteria; candidates who do not meet all criteria may still be considered. For reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact our HR team at E: Adjustments will not be shared with the selection committee without consent. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check; an offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. #J-18808-Ljbffr