Professor Harry Messel Research Fellowship (Women Only)

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Archive Date: 
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (visiting and non-tenure)
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of Sydney
Street Line 1: 
The University of Sydney
Street Line 2: 
Level 2 (G12) 22 Codrington Street
Street Line 3: 
2006
City: 
Sydney
State/Province: 
New South Wales
Zip/Postal: 
2006
Country: 
Australia
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 
  • Full time/Part-time 3 years fixed term
  • Base Salary Level B $110K - $131 p.a., pro-rata + 17% super

This position is exempt under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, to conduct targeted recruitment programs for women.

About the opportunity

The Messel Fellow will undertake independent research that strengthens and/or complements existing programs in the School. There will be opportunities to supervise the research programs of undergraduate and postgraduate students and to contribute to the School’s teaching program.The School of Physics is seeking to lift the representation of women and strongly encourages applications from suitably qualified female candidates. The School has obtained an exemption order from the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board to recruit a female candidate to the Professor Harry Messel Research Fellowship.

Flexible working arrangements are available for this role (see link below for full details). 

About you

  • a PhD in physics or related discipline
  • a substantive level of postdoctoral experience and strong evidence of independent research.
  • a proposed research project that aligns with the research activities and environment in the School
  • track record of published research in referred journals as sole author or in collaboration
  • experience in presenting seminars at conferences and research institutions
  • excellent oral and written English language skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively as a member of a team.
  • experience in supervision of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students. 

The successful candidate could start as early as January 2022

Close date: 11.59pm, Sunday 5 December 2021

Pay Compensation
Salary Min: 
$110000.00 (USD)
Salary Max: 
$131000.00 (USD)
Compensation Notes: 
Australian Dollars
Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Selection Deadline: 
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Helen Efstathiou
Institution/Company: 
University of Sydney
Street Line 1: 
The University of Sydney
Street Line 2: 
Level 2 (G12) 22 Codrington Street
City: 
Sydney
State/Province: 
New South Wales
Institution/Company Job ID or Reference Code: 
0085942