• Part-time (0.2 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for two years.
• Base salary range: Level C, $144,143 – $165,809 / Level D, $173,024 - $190,355 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The International Space Centre (ISC) at The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a new dynamic institute that aims to seize opportunities for knowledge transfer, technology development, impactful research and education in the space sector. The ISC is a virtual organisation with various research groups distributed across UWA.

The position will be fulfilled from the candidate’s current location and from a hot desk near the ISC’s executive base at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) located on the main UWA campus by the Matilda Bay.

About the opportunity

• Serve on the ISC Executive, providing leadership and oversight to ISC Node activities involving UWA researchers, students, and educators.
• Support the ISC’s mission to grow UWA’s multidisciplinary space capability across diverse fields including humanities, sciences, and engineering.
• Part-time role suited to a current UWA-based active researcher in any relevant discipline.

About you

• Degree qualification, at PhD level, in any field.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting and publishing space-related research.
• Record of successful research grants.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with academic researchers.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and high-level consultation skills.

Position descriptions:  PD [521026].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Danail Obreschkow at danail.obreschkow@uwa.edu.au  

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 22 August 2025.

This position is only open to Current UWA staff.

About the University

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.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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