Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $85,010 – $106,702 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (up to 3 years)
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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 . A Diverse and Inclusive Team ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion, and retention of employees with disabilities. ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions. 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.
The Area The Research School of Physics (RSPhys) represents Australia's largest university-based research and teaching activity in the physics discipline. This critical mass of researchers is fundamental in fostering the kind of interdisciplinary interactions that create modern research excellence.
The Position The Postdoctoral Fellow will be jointly based in the Research School of Physics and the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, ANU. They will primarily undertake work on an ARC Discovery Project in creating photonic crystal waveguides in mid-infrared transparent materials via ultrashort laser pulses. They are also expected to contribute to a related ARC Discovery Project on directly creating technology for small satellite space interferometry, including optomechanical design and testing.
The Person We are looking for an early career researcher with a PhD (or awarding of a PhD within six months of appointment) in photonics and optical physics, with a strong track record of research in the field of high power lasers in the short and ultrashort regime, or related areas including photonics and optics.
To Apply To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:
A current curriculum vitae (CV), and No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria. 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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