Brian Dunlop Physics Fellowship

Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

**Job no**: 521127
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Crawley
**Categories**: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
- Great opportunity for an early career researcher to work at UWA under the Brian Dunlop Research Fellowship in Theoretical Physics.
- Base salary range: Level A, step 8, $112,371 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Department of Physics has an international reputation for excellence in research, as recognised by the hosting of two ARC Centre Nodes for Gravitational Wave Discovery and Dark Matter Particle Physics. It also leads in research areas including quantum and frequency metrology, quantum gravity and field, quantum information and computation, spintronics and magnetisation dynamics, terahertz and optical technology, as well as bio and medical physics.

About the opportunity
- Develop fundamental theories, design and deliver a focused research program, publish high-impact manuscripts, and present findings at conferences.

About you
- Has been awarded a doctoral or doctorate in Theoretical Physics.
- Proven ability in independently formulating and pursuing research questions and conducting high-quality research.
- Proven experience in independently writing high-quality and high-impact manuscripts and disseminating results in oral presentations.
- The ability to co-supervise and train Honours and PhD students.

Position description: PD [Postdoctoral Research Associate (Theoretical Physic)] [521127].pdf

How to apply

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 16 October 2025

This position is open to international applicants.

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.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

**Advertised**: 17 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:16 Oct 2025**W. Australia Standard Time