Ozgrav Postdoctoral Research Fellow
1 week ago
Swinburne’s Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing are seeking a dynamic individual to join the team to undertake cutting edge research into the astrophysics of compact objects (neutron stars and black holes) and transient sources, under the guidance of Prof. Adam Deller. The research will be undertaken at Swinburne University of Technology in collaboration with OzGrav, the ARC Centre for Excellence in Gravitational Wave Discovery, and other national and international partners.
As the OzGrav Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will use radio interferometric observations to undertake research and contribute to the scheduling, observation, data reduction, and analysis of radio interferometry data, with a particular focus on high angular resolution observations enabled by Very Long Baseline Interferometry facilities. Areas of scientific focus include radio pulsars used for tests of gravitational theories and to detect nanohertz gravitational waves, the electromagnetic counterparts to compact object mergers, and Fast Radio Bursts. You will be encouraged to pursue independent research aligned with understanding the astrophysics of these sources, and their use as tools to probe fundamental physics.
**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Experience with radio interferometers, including proficiency with radio astronomy data reduction software such as CASA, AIPS, difmap, or ParselTongue.
- Knowledge of statistical techniques and modern scientific computing.
- Ability to communicate scientific results effectively both verbally and via written communication (i.e., conference presentations and journal publications).
- Experience with Very Long Baseline Interferometry is desirable.
- Research experience in the field related to compact objects mergers such as accretion, gravitational waves, radio pulsars, etc. is preferred.
**Qualifications**
- A PhD or equivalent in astrophysics, or a closely related field (e.g., physics, data science).
**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
**To Apply**
In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following:
- ** CV **(including contact details of two referees)
- ** Cover letter**:
- ** Statement of research interests** that addresses the Key Selection Criteria (max. 2 pages)
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**Applications Close: Sunday, 22 September 2024 at 11:30pm.**
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
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