Bolton Postdoctoral Fellowship (Radio Astronomy)

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Archive Date: 
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Government Agency
Institution/Company: 
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Department Name: 
CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science
City: 
Sydney or Perth
State/Province: 
NSW or WA
Country: 
Australia
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Applications are invited for the Bolton Fellowship, a presigious three year postdoctoral appointment within the CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (which hosts the Australia Telescope National Facility) science program. The Bolton Fellowship is Australia's longest standing prize fellowship and provides an outstanding opportunity for post-doctoral research in Australia. The Bolton Fellowship is designed to help young scientists build strong careers as independent researchers. Bolton Fellows are encouraged to undertake independent research and/or development in any area relevant to the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF) observational capabilities.


CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) operates the ATNF, Australia's premier radio astronomical facility. The ATNF is composed of the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder, the Australia Telescope Compact Array, the Parkes 64-m telescope and the Long Baseline Array. These facilities provide opportunities for world-class radio astrophysics in the frequency range of 1-100 GHz. Early science is now underway on ASKAP, a powerful new instrument for high dynamic range, ultra-wide-field radio astronomy between 0.7 and 1.8 GHz. CASS is a consortium partner in the recently expanded Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) covering the 80-300 MHz range, and a precursor to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) that will be sited in Western Australia.

Bolton Fellows may choose to be based either at the CASS offices in Sydney or Perth, Australia. Sydney and Perth are both cosmopolitan, multi-cultural cities with beaches within an easy commute from many suburbs. The Sydney astronomical community consists of researchers at the ATNF, the Australian Astronomical Observatory, The University of Sydney, the University of New South Wales and Macquarie University. Perth also offers a vibrant research community, with the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research located at the nearby University of Western Australia and Curtin University campuses.

A generous discretionary research allowance will be available, together with assistance with relocation and other benefits, including health insurance. CSIRO offers all staff flexible working arrangements as standard. CSIRO actively supports a safe, healthy and enriching working environment for all staff.

Pay Compensation
Compensation Notes: 
Salary range $80,000 - $91,000 Australian dollars + superannuation
Included Benefits: 

CSIRO offers relocation allowance, 15.4% superannuation and flexible working arrangements.

Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Selection Deadline: 
Friday, December 15, 2017
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Dr. Lisa Harvey-Smith
Country: 
Australia
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Dr. Lisa Harvey-Smith
Subject: 
Bolton Fellowship