Research Fellow In Gravitational-wave Astronomy

Research Fellow in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy

Job No.: 649320

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $75,115 – $101,944 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Be inspired, every day
• Drive your own learning at one of the world’s top 80 universities
• Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions

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

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone’s contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is 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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The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Research Fellow to contribute towards the research efforts of the School of Physics and Astronomy. This is an opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team that is leading the world in groundbreaking physics and astronomy research.

Reporting to Professor Eric Thrane and Associate Professor Paul Lasky, the Research Fellow will carry out research in areas related to gravitational-wave astronomy. This includes but is not limited to gravitational-wave data analysis, astrophysics of gravitational-wave sources, and tests of general relativity. The Research Fellow will work on software development for understanding the astrophysics of gravitational-wave sources detected by ground-based gravitational-wave observatories. They will work within the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration.

The successful candidates will hold a PhD in astrophysics, physics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a closely related field, and have experience in gravitational-wave astronomy, Bayesian methods, time-series analysis, general relativity, and/or high-energy astrophysics. They will have demonstrated analytical and manuscript preparation skills, including a track record of refereed research. 

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations 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.

A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria is not required. However, please include a Research Statement in your application. Please refer to ‘How to apply for Monash Jobs‘.

Enquiries

Professor Eric Thrane, Faculty of Science, +61 3 9902 0393, [email protected]

Associate Professor Paul Lasky, Faculty of Science, +61 3 9905 0770, [email protected]

Position Description

 Research Fellow in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy

Closing Date

Sunday 23 April 2023, 11:55pm AEST