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Research Associate/Research Fellow
Job Summary
Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
Curtin Institue of Radio Astronomy
Department
Faculty of Science & Engineering
Number of Positions Available
2
Duration
3 Years
Could the duration be extended?
Yes
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Bentley WA
Australia
Job Description
The Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) is a multi-disciplinary research institute engaged in a diverse portfolio of projects motivated by radio astronomy. CIRA brings together academic and professional staff across science, engineering, and computing disciplines to address complex and innovative challenges in radio astronomy. CIRA is the lead organisation and operator of the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) and a key contributor to the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.The Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) is a multi-disciplinary research institute engaged in a diverse portfolio of projects motivated by radio astronomy. CIRA brings together academic and professional staff across science, engineering, and computing disciplines to address complex and innovative challenges in radio astronomy. CIRA is the lead organisation and operator of the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) and a key contributor to the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.
CIRA currently has two exciting research opportunities available:
- Research Associate / Research Fellow
This position will contribute primarily to research activities supporting an ARC grant-funded project focused on high-angular-resolution observations of jets launched by accreting stellar-mass black holes. The successful applicant will work under the guidance of Professor James Miller-Jones and collaborate with members of the CIRA research group to deliver high-quality research outputs, with increasing autonomy over time. - Research Associate
This role will support an ARC grant-funded project investigating populations of high-energy transients in star clusters. The successful applicant will work with Dr Kristen Dage and other collaborators to deliver research outcomes, with increasing levels of independence as the role progresses.
For further information and to apply, please refer to the relevant position link below:
- Research Associate / Research Fellow – High-angular Resolution Observations of Accreting Stellar-Mass Black Holes on staff.curtin.edu.au/job-vacancies/?ja-job=825346
- Research Associate – High-Energy Transients in Star Clusters on staff.curtin.edu.au/job-vacancies/?ja-job=825344
Please note that applications must be submitted separately for each position. Each role will be advertised, assessed, and appointed through a separate and independent recruitment process.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Type
Salary
Currency
323
Compensation Range
$101,131USD to $127,038USD
Included Benefits
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Easily accessible location, salary packaging, and end of trip facilities
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Negotiation of flexible working hours.
Compensation Notes
- $101,131 - $127,038 (ALA.5 - ALB.3) p.a. + 17% super & other generous benefits.
Application Details
Application Instructions
Join us!
Curtin University offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, generous superannuation, and salary packaging. Our vibrant campus also includes an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, and a wide variety of food options.
For more information on our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au
Your application must include:
1) a cover letter, addressing the criteria noted below to allow us to address your suitability for the role
2) your CV
3) completion of all information in the ‘Details’ page in the application link.
Essential Criteria:
• Progress towards a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. astronomy, astrophysics, physics, statistics, or computer science).
• Demonstrated relevant subject/discipline knowledge and knowledge and experience in relevant research techniques.
• Demonstrated competency in a range of qualitative and quantitative research tasks.
• Emerging research track record/potential to conduct quality research and contribute productively to research teams under supervision.
• Demonstrated high level organisational skills.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.
Desirable Criteria:
• A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. astronomy, astrophysics, physics, statistics, or computer science).
• Experience working with radio interferometry data, particularly very long baseline interferometry.
• Experience with or skills relevant to statistical modelling and Bayesian inference.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the fields of X-ray binaries, astronomical jets, or time-domain astrophysics.
While applicants are not required to address each element of the selection criteria, but they should provide sufficient information in their application to enable the selection panel to make an informed assessment of their suitability for the role. We encourage candidates to consider using a stand-alone document to provide this information.
Applicants need to consider Curtin’s Values and how they apply to the advertised position. Curtin is looking for a demonstrated commitment in their professional and/or personal life to the Values of Curtin which are:
• Integrity – to act ethically, honestly and with fairness
• Respect – to listen, value and acknowledge
• Courage – to lead, take responsibility and question
• Excellence – to strive for excellence and distinction
• Impact – to empower, enable and inspire
Curtin University offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, generous superannuation, and salary packaging. Our vibrant campus also includes an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, and a wide variety of food options.
For more information on our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au
Your application must include:
1) a cover letter, addressing the criteria noted below to allow us to address your suitability for the role
2) your CV
3) completion of all information in the ‘Details’ page in the application link.
Essential Criteria:
• Progress towards a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. astronomy, astrophysics, physics, statistics, or computer science).
• Demonstrated relevant subject/discipline knowledge and knowledge and experience in relevant research techniques.
• Demonstrated competency in a range of qualitative and quantitative research tasks.
• Emerging research track record/potential to conduct quality research and contribute productively to research teams under supervision.
• Demonstrated high level organisational skills.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.
Desirable Criteria:
• A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. astronomy, astrophysics, physics, statistics, or computer science).
• Experience working with radio interferometry data, particularly very long baseline interferometry.
• Experience with or skills relevant to statistical modelling and Bayesian inference.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the fields of X-ray binaries, astronomical jets, or time-domain astrophysics.
While applicants are not required to address each element of the selection criteria, but they should provide sufficient information in their application to enable the selection panel to make an informed assessment of their suitability for the role. We encourage candidates to consider using a stand-alone document to provide this information.
Applicants need to consider Curtin’s Values and how they apply to the advertised position. Curtin is looking for a demonstrated commitment in their professional and/or personal life to the Values of Curtin which are:
• Integrity – to act ethically, honestly and with fairness
• Respect – to listen, value and acknowledge
• Courage – to lead, take responsibility and question
• Excellence – to strive for excellence and distinction
• Impact – to empower, enable and inspire
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2026 Feb 01
Application Deadline
2026 Feb 27
Reference Code
825346 & 825344