Research Scientist ‐ Observational Radio Astronomy

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Archive Date: 
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Scientific/Technical Staff
Institution Classification/Type: 
Government Agency
Institution/Company: 
CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science
City: 
Epping
State/Province: 
New South Wales
Country: 
Australia
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) manages the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF), including the Parkes radio telescope, the Australia Telescope Compact Array and the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder. CASS also contributes to the development of the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA). CASS invites applications for a Research Scientist in Observational Radio Astronomy. We are seeking someone with an outstanding track record in radio astronomy science and/or associated techniques to be involved in the support of National Facility operations. We expect the appointee to carry out world‐class research using facilities associated with CASS, including, but not limited to, the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder and the Square Kilometre Array low-frequency array.

The successful candidate will be based either at the CASS site in Sydney, Australia or the CASS site in Perth, Australia. Both have a lively research environment, and are part of the ATNF Science group. The Australian astronomical community is large and vibrant, consisting of researchers at CASS, the Australian Astronomical Observatory and major teaching Universities. The position comes with a generous discretionary research allowance, the possibility of attracting post‐doctorate fellows through CSIRO schemes and access to a large pool of astronomy students nationally and internationally. The position also includes assistance with relocation and other benefits.

CASS is committed to diversity, in particular to demonstrating best practice and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and equity within our workplace.

Included Benefits: 

Superannuation, discretionary research allowance, assistance with relocation. CASS supports a flexible working environment and offers a range of family friendly programs and policies.

Application Deadline: 
Monday, July 31, 2017
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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Attention To: 
Lisa Harvey-Smith
Title: 
ATNF Science Group Leader
Institution/Company: 
CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science
Street Line 1: 
ATNF Headquarters, PO Box 76
Street Line 2: 
City: 
Epping
State/Province: 
New South Wales
Zip/Postal Code: 
1710
Country: 
Australia
Phone: 
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