Stromlo Fellow

2 months ago


Canberra, Australia Australian National University Full time

**Classification**: Academic Level B
**Salary package**:$115,739 - $1128,026 per annum plus 17% superannuation
**Term**: Full-time, Fixed Term (Up to 36 months)

**Working at ANU**

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
- Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
- Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
- Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs,

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**A Diverse and Inclusive Team**

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**The Area**

The ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) operates Australia’s national optical observatory and has access to the world’s 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 Minister’s Prize for Science and the Nobel Prize.

Our main campus is at Mount Stromlo Observatory where we host the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre, a national facility established to support the development of the next generation of instruments for astronomy and space science.

**The Position**

The Stromlo Fellow will undertake independent research in astronomy and astrophysics. They will lead by example in developing and maintaining effective, productive and beneficial workplace relationships with all academic and professional School and College staff, as well as students and other stakeholders.

**The Person**

To excel in this role you will have:

- A PhD in astronomy and astrophysics or a related area.
- A record of leading independent individual and collaborative research activities.
- A track record of successfully supervising and graduating high quality PhD, Masters or undergraduate research students.
- Excellent oral and written English language skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively.

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,

To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics here.

**To Apply**

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

- A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
- No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

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