CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in detecting radio transients from the Earth and from the Moon
Job Summary
Job Description
The postdoctoral Fellow will help develop wide field-of-view transient radio detectors that could be installed on the Earth or on the lunar surface. Observing from the lunar surface has multiple challenges including the power available to run a telescope and to process the data, but also has many advantages (the lack of radio interference being one). Working closely with an engineering postdoctoral fellow, you will develop the science cases for such instruments (such as extragalactic and Galactic radio transients, radio pulsars/stars and SETI signals), demonstrate the effectiveness of new instrumentation (such as wide-field-of-view radio transient detectors) and produce high-impact science output from the existing ATNF instruments (including with ASKAP, Murriyang/Parkes, ATCA and/or the LBA).
To be appointed to this CERC Fellowship role within CSIRO, candidates will be expected to commence employment by 30 June 2024 and have no more than 3 years (or full time equivalent) of relevant postdcotoral research experience.
Compensation and Benefits
CSIRO Space and Astronomy is committed to building a safe and welcoming workplace culture, and to implementing initiatives to improve diversity and equity within our workplace. CSIRO offers a range of flexible working arrangements to support these initiatives. A discretionary research/travel allowance will be available, together with assistance with relocation and other benefits, including health insurance. We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. We offer a vibrant and collaborative work environment. CSIRO actively supports a safe, healthy and enriching working environment for all staff.