Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow – Australian National University

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow – Australian National University

• Institution: Australian National University (ANU)

• Academic Unit: ANU Law School

• Position: Postdoctoral Fellow

• Job ID: 563947

• Classification: Academic Level A

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term

• Duration: Up to 2 years

• Location: Canberra, ACT, Australia

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 60.89 lakh – INR 76.43 lakh annually

• Additional Benefit: 17% Superannuation

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 at 23:55 AEDT

Overview of the Opportunity

The ANU Law School invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position supporting the ARC Discovery Project:

“Becoming a ‘World Court’? Globalisation and Judicialisation at the International Court of Justice” (2026–2029).

The project examines the evolving role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a global institution using empirical and sociolegal research approaches.

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Esmé Shirlow at ANU and Dr Florian Grisel at CNRS and participate in an international interdisciplinary research network.

Research Focus

The project will involve research on the International Court of Justice through approaches including:

• Empirical legal research

• Sociolegal research

• Archival research

• Qualitative interviews

• Dataset development

• International law and judicial institutions

The successful candidate will contribute to a large-scale empirical and sociolegal study of the ICJ and its development as a “World Court.”

Key Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Fellow will:

• Undertake empirical, archival, and analytical research.

• Contribute to development of new research datasets.

• Conduct qualitative and sociolegal research.

• Participate in preparation of academic publications.

• Co-author high-quality research outputs where appropriate.

• Support project coordination activities.

• Contribute to workshops and the project’s Research Hub.

• Assist with supervision of higher degree by research students.

• Participate in the broader academic and intellectual activities of the ANU Law School and University.

Research Environment

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with:

• ANU Law School researchers

• CNRS researchers

• International academics

• International lawyers

• Government officials

• Legal practitioners connected with the International Court of Justice

The project provides opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement across law, international relations, sociolegal studies, and empirical research.

Salary & Benefits

The salary package is:

AUD 91,546 – AUD 114,906 per annum

Approximately:

INR 60.89 lakh – INR 76.43 lakh annually

In addition, the appointment includes:

17% Superannuation

Appointment Duration

The position is:

• Full-Time

• Fixed-Term

• Available for up to 2 years

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Statement Addressing the Selection Criteria

2. Current Curriculum Vitae

   • Including names and contact details of at least 3 referees

   • Preferably including a current or previous supervisor

3. Any Other Documents Required by the Recruitment System

Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.

Work Authorization

The preferred candidate must have the right to live and work in Australia.

The selected candidate will also be required to complete relevant:

• Pre-employment declarations

• Background checks

Important Date

Application Deadline:
November 15, 2026 at 23:55 AEDT

Application Process

• Job ID: 563947

• Application Link: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/postdoctoral-fellow-canberra-act-act-australia-3db3351a-c5fa-402e-98b6-9ce5dc4c4fca

• Position Contact: Professor Esmé Shirlow

• Email: Esme.Shirlow@anu.edu.au

• Phone: +61 2 6125 0810

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