Research Associate

Job Summary

Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
Curtin University
Department
Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy
Number of Positions Available
1
Duration
2 Years
Could the duration be extended?
Yes
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)

Bentley WA
Australia

Job Description

Your responsibilities will include:  

Research

  • Contribute to research output as part of the engineering research group, particularly radio frequency engineering.
  • Participate in applications for competitive funding as appropriate.
  • Disseminate research findings through seminars, workshops and conferences.
  • Publish in high quality (Q1 and Q2) journals in relevant fields (often in collaboration with colleagues).
  • Undertake principal supervision of final year engineering projects and research masters, and co-supervision of research doctoral supervision where appropriate.
  • Undertake administrative functions associated with research activities, including serving on thesis committees for HDR students.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Type
Salary
Currency
323
Compensation Range
$97,711USD to $108,683USD
Included Benefits
  • Up to 17% superannuation with *possible cash out options, plus a variety of salary packaging options.
  • Parental leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), personal leave (14 days) and annual leave (20 days)
  • Enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
  • Breastfeeding facilities and campus-based childcare (where priority of placement is given to Curtin staff and students)
  • Flexible work arrangements including return to work provisions
  • On-campus medical centre
  • Academic Career Support Scheme and other diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives detailed via the below link.  
Compensation Notes
  • Up to 17% superannuation with *possible cash out options, plus a variety of salary packaging options.

Application Details

Application Instructions
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW on https://staff.curtin.edu.au/job-vacancies/?ja-job=721265 ensuring to attach the following documents:
Up to date Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
A document addressing the section criteria noted above for the role
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Thursday, 1 May 2025

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Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert
Publication Start Date
2025 Apr 06
Application Deadline
2025 May 01
Reference Code
972289

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Name
Curtin Careers

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