Research Fellow in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy
Job No.: 669368
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $80,464 - $109,203 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Faculty of Science at Monash University invites applications for the position of Research Fellow in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at Level A. This position is situated within the School of Physics and Astronomy, a leading department committed to excellence in research and teaching across diverse fields including astronomy, astrophysics, experimental physics, and theoretical physics.
As a Level A Research Fellow, you will contribute to cutting-edge research in the astrophysics of gravitational-wave sources. Your work may encompass the evolution of massive stars and stellar binaries, dynamics, high-energy astrophysical transients, and astrostatistics. This role is an exciting opportunity to develop your research expertise and make significant contributions to the field.
The School of Physics and Astronomy is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to have received a Bronze Pleiades Award in 2015, recognising our commitment to advancing women in astronomy.
To learn more about the Faculty of Science and the School of Physics and Astronomy, please visit our websites: Faculty of Science and School of Physics and Astronomy.
This is your chance to join a dynamic and supportive research community at one of Australia's top institutions. Apply now to be part of our journey in exploring the cosmos.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
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, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
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.
Enquiries: Professor Ilya Mandel, Ilya.Mandel@monash.edu, School of Physics and Astronomy
Position Description: Research Fellow
Applications Close: Tuesday 1 October 2024, 11:55pm AEST
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