Postdoctoral Research Associate in Accretion & Jet Physics at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), Curtin University node

We invite applications for a two-year Research Associate position at the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, to undertake research in the field of accretion and jet physics.  The successful candidate will work within the accretion physics group led by Dr James Miller-Jones, focussing on quiescent black holes and the physics of low-luminosity accretion.  Preference will be given to candidates with observational or theoretical expertise in the fields of accretion physics or jet production.

Curtin University’s Institute of Radio Astronomy forms one half of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), a joint venture between Curtin University and The University of Western Australia, comprised of more than 100 researchers, administrative staff, and students, working on a broad range of radio astronomical science, instrumentation, and high-performance computing projects.

Allowances to cover relocation expenses, computing (setup) and approved travel for e.g. observing, national and international meetings will be available on a discretionary basis.

Full details for this position can be found at Curtin University's job advertisement web page. 

Please note that the closing date for applications is 13 January 2017.

Curtin University is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.