Academic Appointments

In the Institute of Advanced Studies, academic staff carry the titles of professor, senior fellow, fellow, research fellow and postdoctoral fellow. Vacancies are normally advertised in Australia and overseas. Appointment may be for a specified fixed term, or a standard appointment (no end date). Fractional appointments may be available. There is provision for appointment of staff on secondment from other institutions for a fixed period in some circumstances.

Salaries ($Australian) as at 30 August 2001

Professor (Academic Level E)
· not less than $95,645 per annum

Senior Fellow (Academic Level D)
· $74,716 - $84,497 per annum

Fellow (Academic Level C)
· $62,407 - $71,641 per annum

Research Fellow (Academic Level B)
· $51,330 - $60,562 per annum

Postdoctoral Fellow (Academic Level A)
· $42,446 - $48,867 per annum

General conditions
Appointment as research fellow (fixed-term) is normally for three years initially, and may be extended to a maximum of five years.

Appointment as postdoctoral fellow is normally for a period of three years.

A clinical loading of $15,924 per annum is paid to a medically qualified full-time professor, senior fellow, fellow or research fellow undertaking patient care. For qualified staff not having responsibility for patient care the medical loading is $7,973 per annum.

Assistance with fares and removal expenses to Canberra is normally provided for persons appointed from outside Canberra.

Superannuation benefits are available for appointees eligible to contribute. Approval may be given to members of the academic staff to undertake programs of studies away from the University.