Research Associate/fellow

$101,369 - $135,408 (ALA/ALB) per annum, plus 17% superannuation
- Full-time, 3-year fixed term contract
- Based at Curtin's Bentley Campus in Perth, Western Australia

**Job Reference: 1006947**

**Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA)**:
CIRA is a multi-disciplinary research institute engaged in a range of projects involving or motivated by radio astronomy. CIRA’s activities draw together academic, research and professional staff from a variety of science, engineering, and computing disciplines to tackle unique and demanding challenges in radio astronomy and beyond. CIRA is the lead organisation and operator of the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA), and a key participant in the international SKA project. CIRA comprises the Curtin node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), an unincorporated joint venture with the University of Western Australia and the WA Government Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science, and Industry.

CIRA and ICRAR deliver a dedicated Translation and Impact program (T&I) with a strong reputation for engaging with partners to share our skills, knowledge, and expertise for mutual benefit. By collaborating with experts in other domains (including industry), we can help boost capability, train WA’s future workforce, grow businesses, and create jobs.

**To learn more about CIRA, please visit the below websites**:
**About the Role**:
**Key Responsibilities**
- Analyse archival MWA and ASKAP datasets to detect and characterise long-period radio transients.
- Conduct multiwavelength follow-up (e.g. optical, NIR, X-ray) to assess the properties and nature of detected sources.
- Perform evolutionary and population modelling to explore formation scenarios.
- Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and present findings at leading conferences.
- Co-supervise undergraduate and higher degree research students.
- Support the broader Galactic Science programme at CIRA through scientific and computational expertise.

**Selection Criteria**
- A PhD in radio astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or computer science.
- Demonstrated expertise in the astrophysics of stars and compact stellar remnants.
- Experience with astronomical data processing, particularly involving radio telescopes.
- Proficiency with scripting in bash and Python in Linux environments.
- Experience using high-performance computing resources and automated data pipelines.
- Strong publication record and ability to communicate scientific results effectively.
- Capacity for collaborative work in diverse, multidisciplinary research environments.
- Interest in supervising and mentoring students.

**Desirable**:

- Experience with transient radio sources and/or pulsar science.
- Familiarity with low-frequency radio astronomy datasets.
- Background in multiwavelength follow-up using optical/NIR/X-ray facilities.

**Role Requirements**:

- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role to be considered.
- Ability to work outside of normal office hours when required.

**About Curtin University**
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

**What We Offer You**:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

**Join Us**
**If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents**:

- Up to date resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the selection criteria for the role**.**

**Applications close**:30 June 2025**

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.