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

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Archive Date: 
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
Australian National University
City: 
Weston
State/Province: 
ACT
Country: 
Australia
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

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/.

Included Benefits: 

ANU offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including generous leave entitlements, flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, a dual career hiring policy, and generous superannuation and salary packaging arrangements including child care. Full details are available at https://sites.google.com/site/rsaapostdocad2016/.

Application Deadline: 
Monday, December 12, 2016
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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Attention To: 
Lisa Kewley
Title: 
Professor
Institution/Company: 
Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University
Street Line 1: 
Mt. Stromlo Observatory
Street Line 2: 
Cotter Rd.
City: 
Weston
State/Province: 
ACT
Zip/Postal Code: 
2611
Country: 
Australia
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