The University of MelbourneParkville Campus, Melbourne, AustraliaSimilar Jobs
Closing: 31-Jan-2025
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 04-Nov-2024
Closing Date: 31-Jan-2025
Location
Parkville Campus, Melbourne, Australia
Salary
Level A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super (*PhD entry-level $105,518 p.a. plus super)
Responsibilities
Significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and develop research expertise with an increasing degree of autonomy.
Undertake original, rigorous, scholarly research in gravitational wave discovery and astrophysics, with an emphasis on OzGrav’s Detection and Extreme Matter research programs.
Collaborate on this research with members of OzGrav and, where appropriate, members of the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Scientific Collaboration.
Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne.
Actively participate in research seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings as opportunities arise.
Contribute to the preparation of, or prepare individually where appropriate, research proposal submissions to internal or external funding bodies as relevant.
Contribute to and assist in the co-supervision and training of research students.
Requirements
Completion (or near completion) of a PhD or equivalent in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
A demonstrated aptitude for research, with a sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to prepare research reports and manuscripts for publication.
Strong evidence of ability and desire to build an academic research career trajectory.
Demonstrated ability to engage with relevant professional and industry bodies and stakeholders to foster collaborative partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to develop, administer and see through to completion appropriately designed research projects with limited supervision.
Benefits
Salary packaging
Subsidised health and wellbeing services
Fitness and cultural clubs
Myki discounts
25% discount on graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
Generous leave provisions
Notes
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
The successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.