Employment

Position	Ref	Location	Closing date
Associate Professor/Professor	1173	Curtin University	11-DEC-2009
Research Engineer	1174	Curtin University	11-DEC-2009
Research Engineer	1175	Curtin University	11-DEC-2009
Senior Research Fellow	1176	Curtin University	11-DEC-2009
Research Fellow	1177	Curtin University	11-DEC-2009
Senior Research Fellow	1178	Curtin University	11-DEC-2009
Research Fellow	1179	Curtin University	11-DEC-2009
Research Fellow	1180	Curtin University	11-DEC-2009
Senior Technical Officer	1181	Curtin University	11-DEC-2009
Research Professor/Research - Winthrop Professor	2940	UWA	11-DEC-2009
Research Associate Professor	2941	UWA	11-DEC-2009
Research Assistant Professor/Research - Associate Professor	2942	UWA	11-DEC-2009
Research Associate/Research Assistant - Professor	2943	UWA	11-DEC-2009

Associate Professor/Professor

RADIO ASTRONOMY

REF: 1173

• 5 year appointment
• Salary range: ALD/ALE, $106,950 - $137,302 p.a.

This is an exciting role involving leadership of ICRAR’s aperture array antenna project, a Square Kilometre Array technology development task being conducted with international partners. Involving a wide range of design, development and characterization activities, the project will deliver low-frequency sparse arrays suitable for deployment in SKA Phase 1. The position requires a PhD (or equivalent), experience in antenna and RF systems, a track record of producing quality research outputs and an interest in fostering the development of students and early career ICRAR staff.

This position is based at Curtin University of Technology’s Bentley Campus, within the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, a cross-disciplinary institute of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.futurestaff.curtin.edu.au

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Research Engineer

RADIO ASTRONOMY

REF: 1174

• 5 year appointment
• Salary range: ALC $88,522 - $102,074 p.a.

ICRAR is developing leading-edge digital systems for radio astronomy signal processing and related applications. This position would suit an engineer who is experienced in the design of fast FPGA-based systems and the production of prototypes, has a wide range of electronics skills, and is willing to help train students and early career staff. The position requires graduate qualifications in electronics engineering (or related field), a track record of innovative engineering and good written and verbal communication skills.

This position is based at Curtin University of Technology’s Bentley Campus, within the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, a cross-disciplinary institute of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.futurestaff.curtin.edu.au

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Research Engineer

RADIO ASTRONOMY

REF: 1175

• 5 year appointment
• Salary range: ALC $88,522 - $102,074 p.a.

ICRAR has a major role in protecting the pristine radio quietness of Australia’s candidate SKA site, in the Murchison region of WA. This position involves establishment and operation of ICRAR’s electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) activities, contribution to antenna and RF engineering projects, and guidance of students and early career staff. The position requires postgraduate qualifications in electronics engineering (or related field), a track record of quality research and experience in teaching at tertiary level.

This position is based at Curtin University of Technology’s Bentley Campus, within the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, a cross-disciplinary institute of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.futurestaff.curtin.edu.au

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Senior Research Fellow

HIGH ANGULAR RESOLUTION RADIO ASTRONOMY RESEARCH

REF: 1176

• 5 year appointment
• Salary range: ALC/ALD $88,522 - $117,426 p.a.

The position encompasses leading roles in the establishment of ICRAR’s research and development program dealing with high angular resolution radio astronomy science and techniques, including leading the development of the design study for the successful ASKAP Survey Science proposal, “The high angular resolution component of ASKAP”, make major contributions to science using the Australian LBA, take a leading role in promoting the case for long baselines as part of the SKA in the international arena, and work to define the long baseline SKA options for Australia. A PhD in a field relevant to radio astronomy and a demonstrated understanding of the principles and practice of high angular resolution radio astronomy is essential. A strong track record in research output and research leadership is also essential.

This position is based at Curtin University of Technology’s Bentley Campus, within the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, a cross-disciplinary institute of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.futurestaff.curtin.edu.au

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Research Fellow

HIGH ANGULAR RESOLUTION RADIO ASTRONOMY SOFTWARE

REF: 1177

• 3 year appointment
• Salary range: ALB/ALC $72,263 - $102,074 p.a.

The purpose of this position is to produce a suite of real-time observing and correlation control/monitor software for the Australian eVLBI facility, develop software in support of ASKAP as a VLBI antenna and post-correlation VLBI data analysis software and conduct scientific research. A PhD in a field relevant to radio astronomy and a demonstrated understanding of the principles and practice of high angular resolution radio astronomy is essential. Also essential are good computing and programming skills, preferably in a high performance computing environment.

This position is based at Curtin University of Technology’s Bentley Campus, within the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, a cross-disciplinary institute of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.futurestaff.curtin.edu.au

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Senior Research Fellow

HIGH TIME RESOLUTION RADIO ASTRONOMY RESEARCH

REF: 1178

• 5 year appointment
• Salary range: ALC/ALD $88,522 - $117,426 p.a.

The position encompasses leading roles in the establishment of ICRAR’s research and development program dealing with high time resolution radio astronomy science and techniques and the ICRAR signature science theme, “The Dynamic Universe”, including major contributions to the design study for a successful ASKAP Survey Science proposal and major participation in experiments using existing radio telescopes. A PhD in a field relevant to radio astronomy and a demonstrated understanding of the principles and practice of high time resolution radio astronomy is essential. A strong track record in research output and research leadership is also essential.

This position is based at Curtin University of Technology’s Bentley Campus, within the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, a cross-disciplinary institute of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.futurestaff.curtin.edu.au

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Research Fellow

HIGH ANGULAR RESOLUTION RADIO ASTRONOMY RESEARCH

REF: 1179

• 3 year appointment
• Salary range: ALB/ALC $72,263 - $102,074 p.a.

The primary activities for this position will be to contribute to the development of the design study for the successful ASKAP Survey Science proposal, “The high angular resolution component of ASKAP”, make contributions to science using the Australian LBA, contribute to promotion of the case for long baselines as part of the SKA and contribute to work to define the long baseline SKA options for Australia. A PhD in a field relevant to radio astronomy and a demonstrated understanding of the principles and practice of high angular resolution radio astronomy is essential. A strong track record in research output is also essential.

This position is based at Curtin University of Technology’s Bentley Campus, within the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, a cross-disciplinary institute of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.futurestaff.curtin.edu.au

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Research Fellow

WIDE-FIELD VERY LONG BASELINE INTERFEROMETRY

REF: 1180

• 3 year appointment
• Salary range: ALA/ALB $50,587 - $85,815 p.a.

The primary purpose of this position is to extend and exploit the wide-field capabilities of the DiFX software correlator, in order to conduct novel new surveys of radio sources with high sensitivity, high angular resolution and over wide fields of view, using instruments such as the Australia Long Baseline Array and the VLBA. A PhD in a field relevant to radio astronomy and a demonstrated understanding of the principles and practice of high angular resolution radio astronomy is essential. Also essential are good computing skills, preferably in a high performance computing environment.

This position is based at Curtin University of Technology’s Bentley Campus, within the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, a cross-disciplinary institute of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.futurestaff.curtin.edu.au

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Senior Technical Officer

RADIO ASTRONOMY

REF: 1181

• 5 year appointment
• Salary range: HEGS Level GJ06 $58,628 - $69,543 p.a.

ICRAR is seeking a Senior Technical Officer (STO) with well-developed practical skills across a range of electronics engineering areas, an interest in producing novel radio astronomy instrumentation and a willingness to take a leading role in establishing and operating a new R&D laboratory. The position requires a relevant degree, diploma or advanced certificate, broad electronics knowledge, hands-on technical capabilities and good communication and teamwork abilities.

This position is based at Curtin University of Technology’s Bentley Campus, within the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, a cross-disciplinary institute of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.futurestaff.curtin.edu.au

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Research Professor/Research - Winthrop Professor

ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS

REF: 2940

• Tenurable appointment
• Salary range: Level D $109,346 - $120,466 p.a.
• Salary range: Level E $140,855 p.a.

This position will strengthen ICRAR’s participation in the scientific utilization of the Australian SKA Pathfinder for HI and related studies, lead astronomical research programs relevant to the SKA and other research programs of a world-leading nature, work with a small group of dedicated researchers and students, and play a key role in building collaboration and partnership with the national and international collaborators. The appointee will be expected to assist ICRAR in the national effort to present Australia as the optimum site to host the international SKA project.

This position is based at ICRAR headquarters at the beautiful Matilda Bay campus of UWA and will interact frequently with ASKAP scientists and engineers in Sydney.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.jobs.uwa.edu.au/.

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Research Associate Professor

ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS

REF: 2941

• 5 year appointment
• Tenurable appointment possible for exceptional candidate
• Salary range: Level C $90,811 - $104,713 p.a.

ICRAR is looking for a highly motivated Research Associate Professor to assist in developing its capability in HI and related science relevant to the Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP) and the SKA. The appointee will develop research programs of a world-leading nature, work with a group of dedicated researchers and students, and play a key role in building collaboration and partnership with the national and international collaborators.

This position is based at ICRAR headquarters at the beautiful Matilda Bay campus of UWA and will interact frequently with ASKAP scientists and engineers in Sydney.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.jobs.uwa.edu.au/.

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Research Assistant Professor/Research - Associate Professor

DEPUTY INTERNATIONAL SKA PROJECT SCIENTIST

REF: 2942

• 3 year appointment
• Salary range: Level B $74,132 - $88,033 p.a.
• Salary range: Level C $90,811 - $104,713 p.a.

ICRAR is looking for a highly motivated scientist who will act as Deputy International SKA Project Scientist. The scientist will be based at ICRAR but will undertake regular lengthy visits to the SPDO at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester (UK), the host for the SPDO in the period 2008-2012 and the largest astronomy centre in the UK. The appointee will receive direction from the SPDO and the SKA project scientist and will be provided with time to conduct independent research, in the field of their expertise.

This position is based at ICRAR headquarters at the beautiful Matilda Bay campus of UWA and will interact frequently with ASKAP scientists and engineers in Sydney.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.jobs.uwa.edu.au/.

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Research Associate/Research Assistant - Professor

SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE TOOLS

REF: 2943

• 3 year appointment
• Salary range: Level A $51,895 - $70,424 p.a. - minimum starting salary for appointee with PhD will be $68,018 p.a.
• Salary range: Level B $74,132 - $88,033 p.a.

ICRAR is looking for a highly motivated Research Associate/Research Assistant Professor to facilitate the scientific utilization of the Australian SKA Pathfinder by researchers at ICRAR and other institutes. The appointee will conduct scientific research relevant to the SKA and develop software tools to aid the mining and parameterization of HI data cubes, work with a group of dedicated researchers and students, and play a key role in building collaboration partnership with the national and international collaborators.

This position is based at ICRAR headquarters at the beautiful Matilda Bay campus of UWA and will interact frequently with ASKAP scientists and engineers in Sydney.

Closing date for this position is Friday, 11 December 2009. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit www.jobs.uwa.edu.au/.