Research Fellow Full-time

Research Fellow

This position is a fixed term appointment for a period of one year (up to 12 months) to contribute to research in artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on large language models and their interface to humans with varying expertise in real-world responsible AI scenarios. The successful candidate will design and develop new AI algorithms and systems, engage with a dynamic research group within the School of Computing, and collaborate with industry and government partners to translate research findings into real-world impact.

Applications are particularly invited from researchers who undertake high-impact collaborative and cross-disciplinary research, and whose interests and expertise contribute to the activity cluster, School, and College.

The ANU provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. We also offer generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, staff and family tuition fee discounts, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus.

Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents:

• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a full publication list and the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor).
• A cover letter telling the selection committee about your interests and expertise in AI research, in particular large language models and their applications.
• (Optional) An achievement relative to opportunity statement where appropriate.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. The preferred candidate will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.