Main characteristics
- Company
- The Australian National University
- Category
- Education & Training
Job summary
Classification: Academic Level ASalary package: $76,271 - $95,732 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (for 3 years)
Position description & Selection Criteria: PD and PEWER_FINAL_Postdoctoral Fellow.pdf Excellent employer superannuation contributions and a variety of salary packaging options. Generous parental leave entitlements (26 weeks paid leave and 6 weeks career re-entry assistance). Support network and mentoring program for early career academics.
The Area
The ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) operates Australias largest optical observatory and has access to the worlds largest optical telescopes.
Our staff and students have made major contributions to astronomy, mapping the structure and formation of the Milky Way, discovering planets orbiting other stars, measuring dark matter both within our Galaxy and in the wider Universe, and discovering the accelerating expansion of the Universe.
Our astronomers include winners of the Prime Ministers Prize for Science and the Nobel Prize.
RSAA is based in Mount Stromlo Observatory which hosts the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre which is a national facility established to support the development of the next generation of instruments for astronomy and space science.
The Position
We invite applications for a postdoctoral position working with Professor Mark Krumholz and Associate Professor Roland Crocker's research group, in the area of theory and simulation related to cosmic rays, their interaction with the interstellar medium, and the non-thermal radiation they produce.
The Person
Applicants must have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or a closely-related field, or equivalent qualifications, with a track record of independent research in the field of astrophysics as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Experience with large-scale numerical simulations is helpful but not required.
The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. For more information, please click here.
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For further information, about the position please contact Professor Mark Krumholz on T: +61 2 6125 8033 or E: [email protected]
ANU Values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. People with a disability are encouraged to apply. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here.
Application information
In order to apply for his role, please make sure that you upload the following documents: A current curriculum vitae (CV) including publication list. The names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). A statement of research interests and experience (4 pages maximum).
Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Closing Date: 16 January 2023
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