CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in spectral lines and/or pulsars with the Parkes telescope

Job Summary

Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
CSIRO, Canberra
Number of Positions Available
1
Work Arrangement
In-Person

Job Description

Job Announcement Text:

CSIRO Astronomy & Space Science (CASS) is looking for an enthusiastic Postdoctoral Fellow to join the vibrant and diverse CASS Astrophysics Group to work with the Parkes telescope in Australia. The Fellow will work closely with Drs G. Hobbs and J. Green, to undertake postdoctoral research in support of the development of new spectral line and pulsar capabilities at the telescope specifically with the new ultra-widebandwidth receiver (700 MHz to 4 GHz).  The new receiver will be commissioned later this year.  We are looking for someone capable of ensuring the success of the new receiver system, developing new calibration methods to enable simultaneous spectral line and pulsar observations, and publishing scientific results relating to these fields.

The postdoctoral fellow will be a CSIRO employee and based in Sydney, Australia and the position will be for three years.  Applicants should follow the link to the CSIRO recruitment pages. Please note to be eligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years of relevant postdoctoral experience.

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

Please contact either G. Hobbs or J. Green for further information.

Compensation and Benefits

Included Benefits
Generous Superannuation and discretionary research allowance will be provided. Relocation assistance and medical insurance may also be provided. CASS supports a flexible working environment and offers a range of family friendly programs and policies.

Application Details

Publication Start Date
2017 Jun 01
Application Deadline
2017 Jun 30

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