Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Apply locations: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Application deadline: August 16, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R000020351

• Salary Package: $109,272 (Level A, Step 6 - PhD awarded rate) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Full-time, fixed-term contract for 1 year at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
• Supportive and collaborative team with hybrid working arrangements

We are seeking a highly motivated and suitably qualified Postdoctoral Researcher to join a cutting-edge project focused on the self-consistent analysis of black hole horizons and their observational signatures. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic research environment at the Department of Physics and Astronomy / the Research Centre for Astronomy, Astrophysics and Astrophotonics.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Prof. Daniel Terno and Prof. Robert Mann (University of Waterloo), as well as a team of HDR students. The research will explore quantum aspects of physical black holes, collapse models, and properties of ultra-compact objects such as quasi-normal modes.

You will lead the development of modelling codes and have primary responsibility for at least one project within the broader research program. Additionally, you will contribute to the theoretical components of the project, including analysis of results, manuscript preparation for publication, and potentially assisting in supervising graduate students.

To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria below.

• A PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, or Mathematical Physics
• Working knowledge of general relativity and at least one of the following: black hole physics, alternative theories of gravity, numerical relativity, lower-dimensional quantum gravity
• A strong record of computer programming
• Experience in numerical relativity and/or numerical simulation of quantum field-detector interaction
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of an effective team

Note: This role requires a criminal and qualification check.

Applications Close: 15 August 2025 at 11:59 pm (AEDT)

Role Specific Enquiries: Please contact Professor Daniel Terno at daniel.terno@mq.edu.au

We reserve the right to progress or decline applications and to close the advertisement prior to the stated closing date.

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Applications Close: 15/08/2025 11:59 PM

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