Research Editor

Position overview

The Person

The successful candidate will have strong research, writing, editing, and digital skills, with experience in research or research support activities. They will possess relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in a related discipline, with an interest in Australian history or a similar field. The candidate will demonstrate advanced research, editing, and online information skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. Experience with information systems and a commitment to equal opportunity principles in a university environment are also required.

The School/Department

The ANU School of History is Australia's top-ranked history department, known for its location in Canberra, which offers unparalleled access to national institutions. It features globally recognized research hubs—the National Centre of Biography, the National Centre for Indigenous History, and the Centre for Environmental History—and offers extensive undergraduate majors and postgraduate degrees. The National Centre of Biography hosts the Australian Dictionary of Biography.

The College/Division

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

For further information please contact, Professor Melanie Nolan, T: +61 2 6125 2131, E: melanie.nolan@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

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