Research Fellow in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy

Job No: 656669

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $78,120 - $106,022 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
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• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

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Together with our commitment to academic freedom , you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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The Opportunity

The School of Physics and Astronomy located within the Faculty of Science has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the team.

The Research Fellows are to carry out research in areas related to the newly funded OzGrav Centre of Excellence for Gravitational-wave Discovery. All sub-fields related to OzGrav will be considered, particularly those that align with the interests of the OzGrav-Monash Chief Investigators: Professor Eric Thrane, Professor Ilya Mandel, and Associate Professor Paul Lasky. 

The successful candidates will hold a PhD in astrophysics, physics, computer science, mathematics, or a closely related field, and have experience in gravitational-wave astronomy, high-energy astrophysics, population synthesis, tests of general relativity, pulsar timing. 

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily .

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

As part of your application, please include the following documents:

• A cover letter, including your explanation for why the position is of interest
• A full CV, with publications and skills listed. Please note: any “in preparation” papers will need to be supplied upon request
• A 2-page research plan that describes the work you would like to pursue as part of OzGrav

In addition, please submit the names of at least two, maximum three referees and have their letters submitted independently to [email protected]

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Enquiries

Associate Professor Paul Lasky, Faculty of Science, +61 3 9905 0770

Position Description

 Research Fellow in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy

Closing Date

Tuesday 5 March 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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