Past Vacancies

The following previously advertised positions have now closed. Please feel free to apply for any of the positions listed on the current vacancies page.

      
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
Super Science Fellow, Solar Science 1431 Curtin University 30-JUNE-2010
Super Science Fellow, Transients 1433 Curtin University 30-JUNE-2010
Super Science Fellow, DINGO 3121 UWA 15-JULY-2010
Super Science Fellow, Wallaby 3120 UWA 15-JULY-2010
Research Officer - Radio Astronomy 1587 Curtin University 15-NOV-2010
Research Engineer - Radio Astronomy 1588 Curtin University 15-NOV-2010
MWA Data Archive Specialist 1590 Curtin University 15-NOV-2010
Senior Research Fellow: High Angular Resolution Astronomy 1591 Curtin University 15-NOV-2010
Research Associate Professor - Database Technologies 3244 The University of Western Australia 03-DEC-2010
Research Associate Professor - High Performance Computing 3245 The University of Western Australia 03-DEC-2010
Research Assistant Professor - CAASTRO Postdoctoral Scientist 3268 The University of Western Australia 07-DEC-2010
Research Associate - CAASTRO GPU Programmer 3269 The University of Western Australia 07-DEC-2010
Postdoctoral Position - CAASTRO Global Epoch of Reionisation Experiments 1666 Curtin University 07-DEC-2010
CAASTRO Education and Outreach Coordinator 1667 Curtin University 07-DEC-2010
Postdoctoral Position - CAASTRO Slow Transient Algorithms 1668 Curtin University 07-DEC-2010
Postdoctoral Position - CAASTRO Fast Radio Transients 1669 Curtin University 07-DEC-2010
MWA Imaging and Calibration Fellow 1665 Curtin University 13-DEC-2010
Research Associate Professor/Research Professor 3270 The University of Western Australia 14-JAN-2011
Executive Assistant 3393 The University of Western Australia 01-FEB-2011
Research Associate - Astronomical Database Technologies 3349 The University of Western Australia 04-FEB-2011
Administrative Coordinator 1795 Curtin University 21-FEB-11
Research Associate - Magellanic System Research 3394 The University of Western Australia 04-MAR-2011
Research Engineer
Curtin University
CAASTRO Postdoc in Global Epoch of Reionisation Experiments 1909 Curtin University 20-MAY-2011




 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Super Science Fellows

Solar Radio Astronomy and Radio Transients (Fast or Slow)

REF: 1431 (Solar Science) and 1433 (Transients)

  • 3 year appointment
  • Salary: $A63,955 p.a. plus benefits

Super Science Fellowships in radio astronomy are now available at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, Curtin University of Technology

ICRAR/Curtin is advertising for two Super Science Fellows, early career researcher positions funded by the Australian Research Council.

Both Fellows will work on the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) project, an SKA pathfinder telescope under construction at the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory in Western Australia.  One Fellow is sought in the area of solar radio astronomy.  One Fellow is sought in the area of radio transients (fast or slow).

The Fellowships come with a salary of $A63,955 p.a. plus benefits and a generous annual research allowance of $A40,000.  The positions are for three years.

These positions are 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.

Deep Investigation of Neutral Gas Origins (DINGO)

REF: 3121

  • 3 year appointment
  • Salary:  Level A Step 8 $72,537 p.a.
  • Plus 17% superannuation
  • Research budget $20K; research support package $20K p.a.

ICRAR is looking for a highly motivated Super Science Fellow to engage in research related to deep neutral hydrogen surveys with the Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The Super Science Fellowship scheme is an Australian government initiative to attract outstanding Australian and international early-career scientists in key areas of science.  Assistance with relocation expenses is available.

The Super Science Fellow will be based at the ICRAR headquarters at the beautiful Matilda Bay campus of UWA. There will be an annual Super Science Symposium which the Fellow is encouraged to attend. 

Widefield ASKAP L-Band Legacy All-sky Blind survey (Wallaby)

REF: 3120

  • 3 year appointment
  • Hosted by CSIRO for one of the three years
  • Salary:  Level A Step 8 $72,537 p.a.
  • Plus 17% superannuation
  • Research budget $20K; research support package $20K p.a.

IICRAR is looking for a highly motivated Super Science Fellow to engage in research related to the Widefield ASKAP L-Band Legacy All-sky Blind survey (Wallaby) and synergistic optical and radio surveys. The Super Science Fellowship scheme is an Australian government initiative to attract outstanding Australian and international early-career scientists in key areas of science.  Assistance with relocation expenses is available.

The Super Science Fellow will be based at the ICRAR headquarters at the beautiful Matilda Bay campus of UWA and will frequently visit ASKAP scientists at CSIRO in Sydney, which will act as a host institution for up to one of the three years of the fellowship. There will be an annual Super Science Symposium which the Fellow is encouraged to attend. 

Research Officer - Radio Astronomy

REF: 1587

  • 4 year appointment
  • Salary: $A51,045 to $A62,891 p.a.

The appointee will assist in the management and reporting of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) engineering projects and participate in the development of novel radio astronomy instruments.

This position requires a degree in science or engineering (or equivalent), good time management and communication skills and willingness to contribute to a strong cross-disciplinary team.

The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University's Certified Agreements. 

Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family friendly work practices.

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

 

Research Engineer - Radio Astronomy

REF: 1588

  • 4 year appointment
  • Salary: $A75,554 to $A106,721 p.a.

This position involves leading-edge radio-frequency (RF) engineering research in relation to very low-noise receiving systems, as well as the expansion of postgraduate education opportunities in radio astronomy engineering.

The position will suit a graduate (desirably postgraduate) engineer with interest and experience in RF systems and a willingness to develop engineering education opportunities.

The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University's Certified Agreements. 

Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family friendly work practices.

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

 

MWA Data Archive Specialist

REF: 1590

  • 4 year appointment
  • Salary: $A75,554 to $A106,721 p.a.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of a large scale data archive for the Murchison Widefield Array.

Relevant experience required in high performance computing and data archiving and ability to contribute to a cross-disciplinary team.

The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University's Certified Agreements. 

Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family friendly work practices.

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

Senior Research Fellow: High Angular Resolution Astronomy

REF: 1591

  • 4 year appointment
  • Salary: $A92,552 to $A122,771 p.a.

We seek a Senior Research Fellow in the area of high angular resolution radio astronomy (Very Long Baseline Interferometry). The successful applicant will be responsible for taking a leadership position with the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research and within the Australian radio astronomy community.

The appointee will have a PhD in radio astronomy or a closely related field and have leadership qualities required to lead a significant and growing team.

The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University's Certified Agreements. 

Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family friendly work practices.

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

Research Associate Professor: Database Technologies

REF: 3244

  • 3 year appointment
  • Salary: $A93,535 to $A107,854 p.a.
  • Plus 17% superannuation (salary packaging is available)

ICRAR is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate Professor to assist in developing its capability in database technologies 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, play a key role in building national and international collaboration in database technologies and contribute to the vision of achieving and sustaining research excellence in astronomical and database technologies.

The position will be based at the ICRAR headquarters at the beautiful Matilda Bay campus of UWA and will interact frequently with ASKAP scientists and engineers in Sydney.  Some assistance with relocation expenses (if applicable) may be negotiated.

The closing date for this position is the 3rd of December 2010. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit http://jobs.uwa.edu.au

Queries can be forwarded to Winthrop Professor Andreas Wicenec (andreas.wicenec@icrar.org) or Professor Peter Quinn (peter.quinn@icrar.org)

  

Research Associate Professor: High Performance Computing

REF: 3245

  • 3 year appointment
  • Salary: $A93,535 to $A107,854 p.a.
  • Plus 17% superannuation (salary packaging is available)

ICRAR is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate Professor to work in the area of high performance computing relevant to the Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP) and the SKA.  The work is required to support the data exploration environment for the radio astronomy data collected by the pathfinder projects.  

The appointee will develop research programs of a world-leading nature, work with a group of dedicated researchers and students, play a key role in building national and international collaboration in HPC technologies.  The positions contribute to the vision of achieving and sustaining research excellence in high performance computing.

The position will be based at the ICRAR headquarters at the beautiful Matilda Bay campus of UWA and will interact frequently with ASKAP scientists and engineers in Sydney.  Some assistance with relocation expenses (if applicable) may be negotiated.

The closing date for this position is the 3rd of December 2010. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit http://jobs.uwa.edu.au

Queries can be forwarded to Winthrop Professor Andreas Wicenec (andreas.wicenec@icrar.org) or Professor Peter Quinn (peter.quinn@icrar.org)

   

Research Assistant Professor: CAASTRO Postdoctoral Scientist

REF: 3268

  • 4 year appointment
  • Salary: Level B $A78,676 to $A93,394 p.a.
  • Plus 17% superannuation (salary packaging is available)
  • Research Budget
  • Some assistance with relocation (if applicable) may be negotiated

The Australian astronomy community has recently received $28M in funding to establish the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics ("CAASTRO"). CAASTRO will commence operations in 2011 and aims to position Australia as the world-leader in the emerging discipline of wide-field astronomy. CAASTRO will answer fundamental questions about the nature of the Universe, develop innovative ways of processing enormous data sets and enable a diverse set of opportunities for students and early career researchers

CAASTRO is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to undertake research related to the Widefield ASKAP L-Band Legacy All-sky Blind survey (Wallaby).  Wallaby is the premier survey of extragalactic neutral hydrogen on the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) telescope being constructed by CSIRO in Western Australia.

The CAASTRO Scientist will be based at the UWA node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) which is a State funded Centre established as a joint venture between UWA and Curtin University. The scientist will be expected to interact with ICRAR scientists, CAASTRO scientists at other nodes, CSIRO ASKAP scientists in Sydney and Western Australia and scientists at the Pawsey High Performance Computing Centre for SKA Science in Perth.  CAASTRO supports a flexible working environment; for Australian citizens and permanent residents this opportunity is available as either a full-time or fractional position.  For more information, on this and other positions within CAASTRO, see http://www.caastro.org.au/Jobs.

The closing date for this position is the 7th of December 2010. To submit an application and view the position description please visit http://jobs.uwa.edu.au

Queries can be forwarded to Professor Lister Staveley-Smith (lister.staveley-smith@icrar.org)

 

Research Associate: CAASTRO GPU Programmer

REF: 3269

  • 12 month appointment
  • Salary: Level A $A55,055 to $A74,713 p.a. - minimum starting salary for an appointee with PhD will be $A72,160 p.a.
  • Research Budget

The Australian astronomy community has recently received $28M in funding to establish the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics ("CAASTRO"). CAASTRO will commence operations in 2011 and aims to position Australia as the world-leader in the emerging discipline of wide-field astronomy. CAASTRO will answer fundamental questions about the nature of the Universe, develop innovative ways of processing enormous data sets and enable a diverse set of opportunities for students and early career researchers

The CAASTRO GPU Programmer will be based at the UWA node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) which is a State funded Centre established as a joint venture between UWA and Curtin University. 

The successful applicant will be embedded with the ICRAR ICT team headed by Professor Andreas Wicenec and is expected to interact with ICRAR scientists, CAASTRO scientists at other nodes (including theme leader Professor Matthew Bailes at Swinburne), CSIRO ASKAP scientists in Sydney and Western Australia, and scientists at the Pawsey High Performance Computing Centre for SKA Science in Perth. CAASTRO supports a flexible working environment; for Australian citizens and permanent residents this opportunity is available as either a full-time or fractional position. Due to visa restrictions, international applicants can be considered only on a full-time basis. For more information, on this and other positions within CAASTRO, see http://www.caastro.org.au/Jobs.

The closing date for this position is the 7th of December 2010. To submit an application and view the position description please visit http://jobs.uwa.edu.au

Queries can be forwarded to Professor Lister Staveley-Smith (lister.staveley-smith@icrar.org)

   

Postdoctoral Position: CAASTRO Global Epoch of Reionisation

REF: 1666

  • 4 year appointment
  • Salary: Level ALA $A53,686 to $A72,854 p.a.

The Australian astronomy community has recently received $28M in funding to establish the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics ("CAASTRO"). CAASTRO will commence operations in 2011 and aims to position Australia as the world-leader in the emerging discipline of wide-field astronomy. CAASTRO will answer fundamental questions about the nature of the Universe, develop innovative ways of processing enormous data sets and enable a diverse set of opportunities for students and early career researchers

A postdoctoral position exists to conduct experiments for the detection of the global Epoch of Reionisation signal. Applicants must possess a PhD in astronomy or related field as well as a good understanding of the fundamentals of radio astronomy.

The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University's Certified Agreements. Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family friendly work practices. For more information, on this and other positions within CAASTRO, see http://www.caastro.org.au/Jobs.

The closing date for this position is the 7th of December 2010. To submit an application and view the position description please visit http://futurestaff.curtin.edu.au/job-vacancies/

Queries can be forwarded to Professor Steven Tingay (steven.tingay@icrar.org)

   

CAASTRO Education and Outreach Coordinator

REF: 1667

  • 4 year appointment
  • Salary: Level ALA $A53,686 to $A72,854 p.a.

The Australian astronomy community has recently received $28M in funding to establish the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics ("CAASTRO"). CAASTRO will commence operations in 2011 and aims to position Australia as the world-leader in the emerging discipline of wide-field astronomy. CAASTRO will answer fundamental questions about the nature of the Universe, develop innovative ways of processing enormous data sets and enable a diverse set of opportunities for students and early career researchers

An Education and Outreach Coordinator position exists for a new $28m ARC Centre of Excellence in All-sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO). This position will formulate, execute and manage an outreach and education program across six Australian universities. Applicants must possess a science-based degree or equivalent, as well as the ability to manage outreach programs and work within a team environment.

The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University's Certified Agreements. Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family friendly work practices. For more information, on this and other positions within CAASTRO, see http://www.caastro.org.au/Jobs.

The closing date for this position is the 7th of December 2010. To submit an application and view the position description please visit http://futurestaff.curtin.edu.au/job-vacancies/

Queries can be forwarded to Professor Steven Tingay (steven.tingay@icrar.org)

   

Postdoctoral Position: CAASTRO Slow Transient Algorithms

REF: 1668

  • 4 year appointment
  • Salary: Level ALA $A53,686 to $A72,854 p.a.

The Australian astronomy community has recently received $28M in funding to establish the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics ("CAASTRO"). CAASTRO will commence operations in 2011 and aims to position Australia as the world-leader in the emerging discipline of wide-field astronomy. CAASTRO will answer fundamental questions about the nature of the Universe, develop innovative ways of processing enormous data sets and enable a diverse set of opportunities for students and early career researchers

A postdoctoral position exists to develop novel new algorithms for the detection of slow radio transients. Applicants must possess a PhD in astronomy or related field as well as a good understanding of the fundamentals or radio astronomy.

The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University's Certified Agreements. Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family friendly work practices. For more information, on this and other positions within CAASTRO, see http://www.caastro.org.au/Jobs.

The closing date for this position is the 7th of December 2010. To submit an application and view the position description please visit http://futurestaff.curtin.edu.au/job-vacancies/

Queries can be forwarded to Professor Steven Tingay (steven.tingay@icrar.org)

   

Postdoctoral Position: CAASTRO Fast Radio Transients

REF: 1669

  • 4 year appointment
  • Salary: Level ALA $A53,686 to $A72,854 p.a.

The Australian astronomy community has recently received $28M in funding to establish the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics ("CAASTRO"). CAASTRO will commence operations in 2011 and aims to position Australia as the world-leader in the emerging discipline of wide-field astronomy. CAASTRO will answer fundamental questions about the nature of the Universe, develop innovative ways of processing enormous data sets and enable a diverse set of opportunities for students and early career researchers

A postdoctoral position exists to develop new techniques for the detection of fast radio transients. Applicants must possess a PhD in astronomy or related field as well as a good understanding of the fundamentals or radio astronomy.

The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University's Certified Agreements. Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family friendly work practices. For more information, on this and other positions within CAASTRO, see http://www.caastro.org.au/Jobs.

The closing date for this position is the 7th of December 2010. To submit an application and view the position description please visit http://futurestaff.curtin.edu.au/job-vacancies/

Queries can be forwarded to Professor Steven Tingay (steven.tingay@icrar.org)

MWA Imaging and Calibration Fellow

REF: 1665

  • 3 year appointment
  • Salary: $A53,686 to $A72,854 p.a.

The Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy is offering a Super Science Fellowship to undertake research into imaging and calibration techniques for the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA), a Precursor to the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope.

Based at the Curtin University Bentley Campus, the position will work within the international MWA project and will qualify for a $40,000 research budget.

To be successful you will need to possess a PhD in radio astronomy and demonstrate a proven track record of excellence.

The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University's Certified Agreements. 

Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family friendly work practices.

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

The closing date for this position is 13 December 2010. To submit an application and view the position descriptions please visit http://futurestaff.curtin.edu.au/job-vacancies/index.cfm

Queries can be forwarded to Prof. Steven Tingay (steven.tingay@icrar.org)

Research Associate Professor/Research Professor

REF: 3270

  • 4 year appointment
  • Salary: Level C $A96,341 to $A111,090, Level D $A116,005 to $A127,802
  • Plus 17% superannuation
  • Research Budget
  • Assistance with relocation expenses (if applicable)

ICRAR is looking for a highly motivated Research Professor/Research Associate Professor to lead ground-breaking research in one or more of the following areas: (1) the halo of the Milky Way; (2) science from extragalactic surveys using one of the two Australian SKA precursor arrays, the Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP) and the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA). Outstanding applicants in other fields related to radio astronomy and the SKA will be considered.

The appointee will be based at the ICRAR headquarters at the beautiful Matilda Bay campus of UWA and will interact with a broad range of ICRAR, national and international scientists. This position will suit an outstanding early to mid-career researcher of exceptional promise.

The closing date for this position is the 14th of January 2011. To submit an application and view the position description please visit http://jobs.uwa.edu.au

Queries can be forwarded to Professor Lister Staveley-Smith (lister.staveley-smith@icrar.org)

Executive Assistant

REF: 3393

  • 3.5 year appointment
  • Salary: Level 6 $A63,043 to $A66,728
  • Plus 17% superannuation and salary packaging is available

We are seeking a very good team player and a highly organised and motivated person for the role of Executive Assistant to the Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICRAR. In this role you will be required to respond efficiently and effectively to a broad range of requests and will be a part of the ICRAR administrative team.

The closing date for this position is the 1st of February 2011. To submit an application and view the position description please visit http://jobs.uwa.edu.au

Queries can be forwarded to Dr Renu Sharma (General Manager) (renu.sharma@icrar.org) or Professor Peter Quinn (Director) (peter.quinn@icrar.org)

Research Associate Professor/Research Professor

REF: 3349

  • 3 year appointment
  • Salary: Level A $A55,055 to $A74,713 (minimum starting salary for appointee with PhD will be $72,160)
  • Plus 17% superannuation and salary packaging is available
  • Assistance with relocation expenses (if applicable) may be negotiated

ICRAR and the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) project (http://www.lsst.org/lsst) are seeking a motivated researcher for a joint position in the field of astronomical database research. The position will exploit synergies, and share resources, between radio and optical projects in order to facilitate multi-wavelength astronomical research with very large data collections from LSST and the radio survey telescopes ASKAP and MWA.

The position will be based 50% at the ICRAR headquarters at the beautiful Matilda Bay campus of UWA and will interact frequently with ASKAP and MWA scientists and engineers based in Perth and Sydney. The remaining 50% time will be at the LSST Project team in the USA. 

The closing date for this position is the 4th of February 2011. To submit an application and view the position description please visit http://jobs.uwa.edu.au

Queries can be forwarded to Winthrop Professor Andreas Wicenec (andreas.wicenec@icrar.org) or Professor Peter Quinn (Director) (peter.quinn@icrar.org)

 

Administrative Coordinator

REF: 1795

  • 3 year appointment
  • Salary: HEGS Level GJ05 $A53,107-$A65,431
  • Up to 17% superannuation and salary packaging is available

An Administrative Coordinator position is required to provide high level executive and administrative support to both Director(s) within the Curtin Institute for Radio Astronomy (CIRA) and administrative leadership to the CIRA administrative team.

You will hold authority and hence will be required to demonstrate initiative, leadership and responsibility with limited supervision from the Co-Directors. This critical role is required to ensure a smooth and efficient daily operation of the Institute.

The closing date for this position is the 21st of February 2011. To submit an application and view the position description please visit http://futurestaff.curtin.edu.au

Queries can be forwarded to Dr Ian Warrilow, School of Science Business Manager (I.Warrilow@curtin.edu.au ).

  

Research Associate: John Stocker Postdoctoral Fellow Magellanic System Research

REF: 3394

  • 3 year appointment
  • Salary: Level A $A74,713
  • Plus 17% superannuation and salary packaging is available
  • Assistance with relocation expenses (if applicable)
  • Research Budget

ICRAR is looking for a highly motivated person to fill the prestigious position.  This fellowship, of which there are only six available nationwide, is funded by the Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF) following a gift by CSIRO made possible through Wireless LAN licensing revenue.  The appointee will work with a small team to undertake ground-breaking research related to understanding the nature of the interaction of the Magellanic Clouds and the Milky Way.

The appointee will be based at the ICRAR headquarters at the beautiful Matilda Bay campus of UWA and will interact with other ICRAR and CSIRO scientists.  This position will suit an outstanding early career researcher of exceptional promise.

The closing date for this position is the 4th of March 2011. To submit an application and view the position description please visit http://jobs.uwa.edu.au

Queries can be forwarded to Professor Lister Staveley-Smith (lister.staveley-smith@icrar.org).

Research Engineering Opportunity ‐ New Generation Aperture Arrays

ICRAR is seeking a senior research engineer to provide high‐level direction in its New Generation Aperture Arrays project. ICRAR is a major partner in the Square Kilometre Array Aperture Array Verification Program and is also playing a key role in the development and deployment of the Murchison Widefield Array.

We are seeking a person with a strong background in the antenna and/or system aspects of phased arrays; a knowledge of the SKA project and the context of sparse aperture arrays within it; superior engineering knowledge and skills; and, desirably, a PhD in engineering and an interest in engineering education.

The position is located at ICRAR/Curtin, in the beautiful city of Perth, Western Australia. The appointment could be made as a fixed term contract (up to three years), or as a Visiting Professor or Senior Research Fellow with an appointment term to be negotiated. In all cases, flexible secondment and/or re‐location options will be considered. For further information about the role and appointment options please contact Professor Peter Hall (peter.hall@icrar.org, or + 61 8 9266 7951)

CAASTRO Postdoc in Global Epoch of Reionisation Experiments

A postdoctoral position exists to conduct experiments for the detection of the global Epoch of Reionisation signal. This position is part of a new $28m ARC Centre of Excellence in All-sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO). Applicants must possess a PhD in astronomy or related field as well as a good understanding of the fundamentals of radio astronomy.

For more information see the advert at the Curtin University employment page.

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