Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field: Physics Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3) Country: Australia Application Deadline: 26 Nov 2024 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract: Other Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description 2 x full time, 3-year fixed appointments Opportunity to be part of an exciting global initiative in astronomical science Base Salary $105K - $116K + 17% superannuation About the Opportunity The University of Sydney's School of Physics is soliciting applications for two Researchers in Astrophotonics and Astronomical Instrumentation at Astralis-USyd.
This exciting role at Astralis-USyd (one of 3 nodes of Australia's Astronomical Instrumentation Consortium, Astralis) is part of a major astrophotonics initiative launched from the University of Sydney as the lead institution in an international collaboration involving several observatory and university partners worldwide. We aim to revolutionise observational astronomy by producing next generation astronomical instruments founded on photonics technologies. Our group is an established world leader in astrophotonics, having pioneered instruments for photonic interferometry, nulling, wavefront sensing and spectroscopy at the world's leading telescopes. The successful candidate will join our vibrant interdisciplinary team tackling some of the biggest challenges in observational astronomy by way of innovative technological solutions.
Your Key Responsibilities Create innovative astronomical instruments and algorithms for groundbreaking astronomical science in high-contrast and high-angular-resolution imaging Design and characterise novel instrument concepts based on astrophotonic technologies (including the photonic lantern and photonic integrated optics), by way of computer simulations, laboratory prototyping and on-sky testing Develop novel data analysis and/or instrument control code, leveraging advances in machine learning and real-time control Fabricate robust instrumentation or photonic components for use at 8m-class and future ELT-class observatories Lead instrument development projects, including coordinating with scientists, engineers, observatories and other stakeholders to ensure optimum outcomes Deliver outcomes in a timely way to meet milestones in the funded instrumentation projects. About You The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Researchers in Astrophotonics and Astronomical Instrumentation who have:
A PhD or equivalent experience in physics, optics, photonics or astronomy, or an engineering background with a focus on optical or photonic instrumentation Demonstrated experience in astronomical instrumentation (whether hardware, software, or another related aspect), or in optical/photonic instrumentation development Demonstrated skills in scientific/numerical programming and data analysis Excellent collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team A keen, self-motivated interest in exploring novel techniques and methods to solve problems. Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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