Postdoctoral fellowship in cosmic ray astrophysics

The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) at The Australian National University (ANU) welcomes applications for a postdoctoral fellow working with Prof Mark Krumholz and A/Prof Roland Crocker in theoretical and computational cosmic ray astrophysics. The fellow will have access to excellent computational resources through the group’s large allocations on national supercomputers. ANU is also a member of the Cherenkov Telescope Array Australia (CTA-Oz) consortium, providing access to CTA-related resources.

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. RSAA is the recipient of a Gold Pleiades Award recognising outstanding, sustained commitment to best practice in relation to the aims of equity, inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

Selection criteria for the position:

• A PhD (or awarding of a PhD within six months of appointment commencement) in astrophysics, physics, or a closely related field, or equivalent qualifications and experience in a related area, with a track record of independent research in the field of cosmic ray astrophysics as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Evidence of the ability to articulate and prosecute innovative research in the field of cosmic ray astrophysics.
• Familiarity with numerical and computational methods is helpful but not required.
• An ability and commitment to contribute to bids for competitive external funding to support individual and collaborative research activities.
• The ability to assist in the supervision of students working on research projects.
• The ability to work as part of a team and to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written English language skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of staff and students in a cross-disciplinary academic environment and to foster respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels.
• A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and policies and a commitment to their application in a university context.