Multiple postdoctoral fellowships at Australian National University, all areas of astrophysics

The Research School for Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Australian National University invites applications for up to 10 postdoctoral fellowships and positions working with a range of RSAA staff, including Martin Asplund, Matthew Colless, Elisabete da Cunha, Lisa Kewley, Mark Krumholz, and Naomi McClure-Griffiths. Positions are available in a wide range of areas, including stellar archaeology, first stars, star formation, galaxy formation and evolution, and interstellar medium evolution. Both theorists and observers are invited to apply.

The positions are for 3 years, with a possible 4th year extension contingent upon progress and funding.  The salary range is AU $68,300 - $86,600 (depending on experience).  The start dates are flexible between March-Dec 2017. Applicants should have completed a PhD in Astronomy or Physics before arrival.

Applications must be received by 12 December 2016 for full consideration. Applicants should send a single PDF to [email protected] containing:

- cover letter
- CV
- publication list
- 2 page description of previous research
- 3 page statement describing future research plans

Applicants should also arrange for at least 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to the same email address by the deadline. For details on potential research projects and more information about the positions and about RSAA, see https://sites.google.com/site/rsaapostdocad2016/.