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Post-Doctoral Fellow in Astronomy/Astrophysics
Job Summary
Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
University of Canterbury
Department
The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS)
Number of Positions Available
1
Duration
3 Years
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Canterbury
New Zealand
Job Description
Elaine P. Snowden Fellowship in Astronomy/Astrophysics/Instrumentation
The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) welcomes applications for the Elaine P. Snowden Fellowship at the University of Canterbury (UC), New Zealand. The 3yr research fellowship is open to any area of astronomy and astrophysics; applicants should be nearing submission or within 4yrs of their PhD.
SPCS’s dynamic research community includes: astro-particle & high-energy physics; black holes & cosmology; dark energy & dark matter; exoplanets & planetary systems; galactic archaeology; microlensing; Solar System small bodies; stellar systems & populations; supernovae & transients; variable & pulsating stars. Major collaborations include Comet Interceptor, DART, 4MOST, GALAH, IceCube, IAU-CPS, KMTNet, LISA, LSST, and SALT. We operate UC's Mt John Observatory with 4 telescopes: a 1-m with a high-res fibre-fed echelle spectrograph, 1.8-m with 2.2 sq. deg. imager & two 0.6-m. The Observatory hosts Ngāi Tahu’s Dark Sky Project.
Engagement opportunities include outreach, Astronomy School for high school students, mentorship of undergraduate Snowden Scholars and undergraduate teaching and supervising experience (capped at 15% of time).
Salary NZ$85k, 4wks p.a. leave, $15k p.a. research fund, airfare to NZ. The start date is 31 March 2025 but this is flexible.
Your proposed programme of research needs the support/endorsement from a continuing UC academic staff member in Astronomy/Astrophysics, who will act as your academic mentor. This endorsement may be sought before applying, or it will be arranged on the appointment of a successful applicant. If you wish to look for a mentor before applying, please see our research pages: SPCS Research | UC. For further information including how to apply, please go to Post-Doctoral-Fellow-in-Astronomy-Astrophysics. Closing date is midnight NZ time, 5 January 2025. For questions regarding the position, please contact SPCS Head of School: Prof Roger Reeves.
Compensation and Benefits
Currency
467
Included Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive working environment
- Generous annual leave provisions and competitive salary
- Professional development opportunities
- A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite café's and eateries, and more
Application Details
Application Instructions
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]
For further information specifically about the role, please contact the Head of School Prof Roger Reeves: [email protected] to discuss the opportunities associated with this position.
Please Note: Candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant Doctoral qualification, will also be considered.
Starting salary is NZ$85,000 p.a. The Fellowship also includes $15,000 p.a. independent research fund and airfare to NZ. The nominal start date is 31 March 2025; flexibility is possible.
For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.
For further information specifically about the role, please contact the Head of School Prof Roger Reeves: [email protected] to discuss the opportunities associated with this position.
Please Note: Candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant Doctoral qualification, will also be considered.
Starting salary is NZ$85,000 p.a. The Fellowship also includes $15,000 p.a. independent research fund and airfare to NZ. The nominal start date is 31 March 2025; flexibility is possible.
For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2024 Nov 06
Application Deadline
2025 Jan 05
Reference Code
22518AAS