Total remuneration package of up to $150,759 comprising base salary within the range of $110,992 to $128,854 plus 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
Carry out high-quality research in observational and computational astrophysics, with an emphasis on work relating to gravitational microlensing measurements in the Milky Way, publish research findings and present at scholarly meetings.
Contribute to the supervision of research higher degree students.
Develop and maintain productive links within the University and with the wider community.
Contribute to the academic well-being of the astronomy group and the broader physics discipline.
Requirements
A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
A good record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved recognition and made worthwhile contributions to the field of astrophysics, demonstrated by a record of quality publications, presentations at conferences and preferably success in securing external competitive and other funding.
Experience in planning observational programs and the reduction and analysis of optical and/or near-infrared astronomical data obtained from telescopes of various sizes and capabilities, and involving stellar populations in dust-extincted sightlines.
Experience in the supervision of student research and in scientific computing.
A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and wider community.
Benefits
Relocation and sponsorship assistance considered for ideal candidates.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and expanding team.
Engagement with international collaborators on significant projects.
Notes
The position is funded for 2.5 years by the Australian Research Council Discovery Program grant.
The project will focus on areas of higher dust-obscuration and stellar density, paving the way for the NASA Roman Galactic Exoplanet Survey.
