Postdoctoral Fellowship, Gravitational Wave Astrophysics The University of Melbourne Australia, Vic About The University of Melbourne
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Position Number: 0064103
Location: Parkville Campus (Melbourne, Australia)
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-Term for 3 years
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: Physics
Salary (AUD): Level A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a.
plus 17% super (*PhD entry-level $105,518 p.a.
plus super)
Join OzGrav and build a remarkable research portfolio at the University of Melbourne, advancing research in gravitational waves and extreme matter.
Collaborate with leading researchers while developing your own independent research initiatives.
Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) invites applications for a role based at the University of Melbourne.
This role spans two OzGrav research programs: Detection, which focuses on gravitational wave data analysis and pulsar timing, and Extreme Matter, exploring physics of bulk matter at nuclear density.
You will join a team led by A/Prof.
Katie Auchettl and Prof. Andrew Melatos, engaging in collaborative projects across OzGrav nodes while also having the space to develop your own independent research initiatives.
Examples of existing activities include:
Observational searches for continuous gravitational waves in the audio band using advanced signal processing techniques such as hidden Markov models (Program: Detection).
Radio and X-ray pulsar timing studies to probe the physics of neutron star interiors and compact object accretion, as well as detect nanohertz gravitational waves (Programs: Detection, Extreme Matter).
First-principles theoretical modelling of the superfluid and superconducting interiors of neutron stars (Program: Extreme Matter).
This position offers a unique platform to develop your research and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in gravitational wave science and extreme matter physics.
Your responsibilities will include:
Significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and develop research expertise with an increasing degree of autonomy.
Undertake original, rigorous, scholarly research in gravitational wave discovery and astrophysics.
Collaborate on this research with members of OzGrav and, where appropriate, members of the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Scientific Collaboration.
Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard.
Actively participate in research seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings.
Contribute to the preparation of research proposal submissions to internal or external funding bodies.
Contribute to and assist in the co-supervision and training of research students.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with a demonstrated research record and sound publication background.
You will have:
Completion (or near completion) of a PhD or equivalent in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
A demonstrated aptitude for research, with a sound publication record in relevant areas.
Demonstrated ability to prepare research reports and manuscripts for publication.
Strong evidence of ability and desire to build an academic research career trajectory.
Demonstrated ability to engage with relevant professional and industry bodies.
Demonstrated ability to develop and complete appropriately designed research projects with limited supervision.
Additional Information
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Academic CV and Publication Record Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description) Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at
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