Postdoctoral Fellow

8 hours ago

Canberra ACT, Australia Australian National University Full time $687,135 - $1,093,699 per year

Classification: Academic Level A

Salary package: $87,135 to $109,369 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Fixed-term appointment for 24 months

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.

The Position

We are advertising a key role in a friendly, motivated team working towards development of high-precision measurement technology for gravitational wave detection.

This position is within the ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), a joint facility of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. CGA undertakes a world-leading role for Australia in the science and technology of gravitational wave discoveries and is the ANU node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav).

The Person

We are looking for an early career academic with experience in experimental physics or engineering. Expertise in any of the areas of optics, laser interferometry, modern feedback controls using RFSoC-based platforms, as well as opto-mechanics and mechanical design systems towards picometer-scale sensing with a focus on low-frequency gravitational force sensing are desirable.

We are looking for candidates who like challenging problems and work well within a diverse and collegial team.

For more information about these positions, please contact Associate Professor Bram Slagmolen on T: or

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.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more,

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available . We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

To Apply

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

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

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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