The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow is responsible for performing research that contributes to ANSTO Projects by carrying out laboratory-based experimental work and writing reports or other forms of scientific publications.
Please view the full Position Description for further details or click Apply to view.
ANSTO is a leading global nuclear science and technology organisation delivering world-class research and expertise to benefit Australia and support a more sustainable future. Using nuclear science, we improve health, support industries, provide expert advice to government on nuclear technologies and help develop Australia’s nuclear workforce.
ANSTO offers training and development, performance base salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.
If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you would be a great fit for the role, please click Apply now. We can’t wait to hear from you!
For further information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Mitra Safavi-Naeini on +61 2 9717 3143 . For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on (02) 9717 3740.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure all candidates have equal access and opportunity. Please let us know if you require any support or accommodations for your interview.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require an ANSTO Suitability Assessment and a pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: 5 October 2026 at 11.59pm
Note : All applicants must be Australian citizens.
ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.
More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.
ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.
As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.
On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.
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