Brian Dunlop Physics Fellowship

16 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

13 Feb 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 an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Brian Dunlop Physics Fellowship

• A great opportunity for an early career researcher to work at UWA under the Brian Dunlop Research Fellowship
• Fixed term appointment for 12 months on a full-time basis, with the option of a further 12 month extension subject to review.
• Base salary range: Level A Step 8: $103,202 plus 17% superannuation
• Applications are open to all interested researchers with a PhD (or thesis submitted by February 2024) in the discipline of pure/theoretical physics.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Department of Physics has an international reputation for excellence in research, as recognised by the hosting of three ARC Centre Nodes for Gravitational Wave Discovery, Quantum Engineered Systems, and Dark Matter Particle Physics. It also leads in research areas including quantum and frequency metrology, quantum gravity and field, quantum information and computation, spintronics and magnetisation dynamics, terahertz and optical technology, as well as bio and medical physics.

About the opportunity

Your research will be to advance knowledge and expertise in developing fundamental theories and conceptual framework in physics. Within your area of research, you will formulate a coherent and focused research plan, conduct high quality research and write high-quality impact manuscripts. You will also present your work at conferences, communicate with collaborators and supervise Honours and PhD students.

You will prepare and submit (or will have recently submitted) an external competitive Postdoctoral Fellowship application with your nominated UWA mentor. You will conduct research on the agreed project in conjunction with your mentor until the end of this bridging fellowship, or when the funds from a successful fellowship are received, whichever comes first.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• A PhD (or soon to be completed PhD)
• Proven ability in independently formulating a competitive fellowship application
• Proven ability in independently formulating and pursuing research questions and conducting high-quality research
• Proven experience in independently writing high-quality and high-impact manuscripts and disseminating results in oral presentations
• The ability to work independently and co-operatively with collaborators and as part of a team
• The ability to co-supervise and train Honours and PhD students 

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position Description - [Brian Dunlop Physics Fellowship] [516363].pdf

In preparing your application, you are asked to address the selection criteria in the position description, upload evidence of the ability to prepare a fellowship application along with your CV. This evidence should be in the form of either a full fellowship proposal that has been submitted externally, or a three-page summary of a proposal that is in development.

Applicants with a PhD or will have PhD thesis completed before commencement of the position are encouraged to submit their interest.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 13 February 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Vince Wallace at [email protected]

This position is open to international applicants.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Country

Australia

City

Perth (Suburb), Western Australia (AU)

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/363110/brian-dunlop-physic…

Contact

City

Perth (Suburb), Western Australia (AU)

STATUS: EXPIRED