• Based in College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities, at City East Campus, Adelaide University
• Salary per annum, from Level A, step 6 - Level A, step 8 ($102,024 - $109,307) pro rata, plus 17% Superannuation
• Part-time (0.6fte), fixed term contract for 3 years (potentially 3.5 years subject to funding
• Postdoctoral Research position

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We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, we are a place of excellence and equity. Our vibrant community of staff is united by a shared purpose: to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters

As an ARC Grant Funded Research Fellow (A), you will contribute to the Australian Research Council Discovery Project “Consoling the Self: Historical Grief Strategies and the Healing Arts” (2026–2029).

The successful applicant will work in a team with the Chief Investigator (CI) and PhD candidate to analyse the various strategies of self-consolation in antiquity, and how this neglected sub-genre may contribute to new strategies for coping with loss. There will be opportunities to co-publish with the CI.

Curious to learn more? Please continue reading to discover more about this opportunity.

The team

Reporting to the Professor as Chief Investigator, you will join a collaborative research team including a PhD candidate, working within the discipline of Classics and Ancient Philosophy. The team is focused on producing innovative, interdisciplinary research with relevance to both historical scholarship and modern perspectives on emotional wellbeing.

Our people

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation, and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This role is ideal for a researcher who thrives in a focused academic environment while contributing to a small, collegial team. You will balance independent research with collaborative work, engaging in meaningful scholarship and contributing to a dynamic intellectual community.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. 

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

Experience

- A PhD in Classics, Ancient Philosophy, or a related field (those who have recently submitted and are awaiting final assessment of their thesis on a related topic may be considered)

- Strong knowledge of ancient Greek and/or Latin

- Familiarity with Hellenistic philosophy and/or the history of emotions

- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research team

- High-level written, analytical, and communication skills

Desirable:

- Interest in the social and intellectual role of grief in antiquity

- Ability to read one or more modern research languages (French, German, Italian)

- Willingness to supervise postgraduate students

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We support flexible working arrangements and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your future with Adelaide University

Applying is simple. Click Apply Now and upload:

- Your current CV

- A cover letter outlining your interest in the role

The online application form will list the specific 5 selection criteria that you need to address please.

This position is based at the City East Campus, Adelaide University, with funding available for approximately 3 years (potentially up to 3.5 years) including support for conference travel and research expenses.

Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 5 July 2026

For further information about this opportunity, please contact:

Professor Han Baltussen (FAHA)
W.W. Hughes Emeritus Professor of Classics
E: han.baltussen@adelaide.edu.au 

If your query is related to the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition team, reference the role title and job number 493093 and please email: careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au

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