Professor, Radio Astronomy Engineering & Co-Director, Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy

Professor, Radio Astronomy Engineering & Co-Director, Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy

Two outstanding opportunities are on offer within the fast-growing team of radio astronomers and engineers within the University’s Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA).   This position is for the only Chair in radio astronomy engineering in Australia. It will encompass leadership of all of CIRA’s engineering programs, including SKA engagement, MWA development, and novel engineering research across a range of sub-disciplines including antenna engineering, receiver systems development, electronics, signal processing and data intensive astronomy, and power systems.

An associated advert is also posted on the AAS for a position of Professor or Associate Professor of Radio Astronomy.

CIRA undertakes all radio astronomy research at Curtin University and is a partner in a number of significant national and international collaborative ventures including the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR).  CIRA pursues research and development focused on the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio-telescope project and its precursor telescopes. More specifically Curtin University directs, owns and operates the $50m Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) and is playing a leading role in SKA/LFAA pre-construction activities; building expertise for SKA Phase 1 construction, operations and science leadership.
 
This position is based at Curtin University’s Technology Park, Bentley.  CIRA currently comprises approximately 60 R&D staff and students, with numbers set to further increase over the next two years.

For more information about CIRA and ICRAR see: http://astronomy.curtin.edu.au/ and http://www.icrar.org/research/technology-engineering

Curtin University invites applications for a tenured Professorial role. The focus will be to lead novel research complementary to CIRA’s core research programs. This role encompasses high-level leadership within CIRA and its associated ventures, whilst continuing to exploit opportunities at the boundary of astronomy and engineering development.

A doctoral qualification with a strong track record of publications in engineering complementary to CIRA’s core programs is essential. Demonstrated leadership of integrated research activity both within and across groups in academia and/or industry is paramount to your success. A competitive salary package will be negotiated, commensurate with experience and achievements.

More details, including the application process, can be found at the Curtin University Academic job page.