Research Fellow

Would you like to help us make EURAXESS even better? Take this very quick user satisfaction survey - it won't take more than 5 minutes Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Research Field Computer science Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Australia Application Deadline 24 Aug 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Support Aus SRC and SRCNet by linking scientists with systems and conducting research using SKA telescopes.
Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis till 2031.
Base salary range: Level B, $118,150– $139,812 p.a.
(pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
About the area The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is on a mission to build and operate the world's largest radio telescopes.
To fully exploit the scientific output of the immense amount of data that will be flowing from the telescopes, the SKAO is working with science communities across the world through SKA Regional Centres (SRCs), which are nationally lead hubs that form the basis of a federated global compute and science support infrastructure.
The Australian SKA Regional Centre (Aus SRC) is Australia's portion of this international network, tasked with establishing and building capability to support the Australian and international SKA science communities, thereby ushering in the next era of astronomical discovery and advanced data processing.
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Curtin University, Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, and The University of Western Australia (UWA) are the four foundation partners formally collaborating to support and develop the Aus SRC into a long-term national facility.
About the opportunity Support the Science Delivery stream of the international SKA Regional Centre Network (SRCNet) by liaising with scientists and translating research needs into system and software requirements.
Provide science support to priority projects, contribute to documentation, and assist with user systems, services, and community training for Aus SRC and SRCNet.
Conduct research using SKA and its precursor telescopes, particularly projects that push the capabilities of Aus SRC systems.
About you A doctorate in a relevant discipline such as physics, astronomy, or computer science; Experience working with scientific research teams, promoting diversity and inclusivity.
Experience conducting astronomical research using scientific programming and high- performance computing.
The ability to communicate openly, effectively, and respectfully with personnel, stakeholders, and external agencies, with the intention of informing the development and functionality of the SRCNet.
Knowledge, background, and experience with spectral-line radio data, ideally with a proven publication record relevant to SKA precursors is desirable.
Experience with a variety of standard Radio Astronomy software tools and packages is desirable.
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document.
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Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 24 August 2025.
This position is open to international applicants.
Flexible working options.
Generous paid leave including parental leave.
Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
Salary packaging available.
Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Discounted UWA course fees.
Discounted health insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
About the University The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities.
With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.
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