Postdoctoral Researcher in Fast Radio Bursts

Job Summary

Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
Swinburne University of Technology
Department
Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
Number of Positions Available
1
Work Arrangement
In-Person

Job Description

  • 2 fulltime, fixed term positions at our Hawthorn campus
  • Academic Level A salary + 17% superannuation

About the Role 
Swinburne University of Technology’s Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Fast Radio Bursts to join their team. Under the guidance of A/Prof. Ryan Shannon and others, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to use state of the art fast radio burst data sets to undertake their research. The successful applicant should be able to work both independently and also to draw on the knowledge and expertise of external collaborators. 

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

  • Advanced knowledge of a high-level computing languages (e.g., python, C, C++, cuda) in a Unix environment   
  • A sound knowledge of fast radio burst astronomy
  • Demonstrated ability to write high-impact papers  
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques and advanced computing  

Qualifications

An earned doctoral qualification in neutron star, fast radio burst, or computational astrophysics, or a closely related data science field where advanced computing and statistics were essential 

To Apply 
To review the Position Description and for details on how to apply, please visit our career's webpage

Applications Close: Monday 16 January 2023, 5pm (ADST)

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Application Details

Publication Start Date
2022 Dec 02
Application Deadline
2023 Jan 16