Postdoctoral Fellow

7 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian National University Full time

**Classification**: Academic Level A
**Salary package**:$76,271 - $95,732 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
**Term**: Full-time, Fixed Term (for 3 years)
- Excellent employer superannuation contributions and a variety of salary packaging options.
- Generous parental leave entitlements (26 weeks paid leave and 6 weeks career re-entry assistance).
- Support network and mentoring program for early career academics.

**The Area**

The ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) operates Australia’s largest 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.

RSAA is based in Mount Stromlo Observatory which hosts the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre which is a national facility established to support the development of the next generation of instruments for astronomy and space science.

**The Position**

**The Person**

Applicants must have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or a closely-related field, or equivalent qualifications, with a track record of independent research in the field of astrophysics as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Experience with large-scale numerical simulations is helpful but not required.

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.

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ANU Values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. People with a disability are encouraged to apply.

**Application information**
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) including publication list.
- The names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor).
- A statement of research interests and experience (4 pages maximum).

**Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

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