Postdoctoral Research Associate

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Astrostatistics to join the new Macquarie Astrostatistics Research Group.  You will be working with A/Prof Benjamin Pope on a full-time, fixed term period for 2 years.

This role will help establish a research programme in statistical, data-science, and/or machine-learning approaches to stellar and exoplanetary physics, broadly interpreted.

We are particularly seeking applicants with experience in both statistics and physics or astronomy, especially with experience developing in Jax, PyTorch, and/or Julia; with probabilistic programming languages; and with high-dimensional optimization and inference in physics contexts.

Examples of projects in the Astrostatistics group include direct imaging of exoplanets with JWST; asteroseismology with TESS; instrumentation design for small space missions; and multiwavelength stellar activity studies with TESS and precision RV surveys.

About Us

The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences is an inclusive community in scientific collaboration.  Mathematics and statistics drive breakthroughs in technology and data science, while physics and astronomy seek to understand matter and the Universe – everything from quarks to galaxy clusters.  We collaborate closely with local, national, and international organisations and companies across the diverse mathematical and physical sciences fields. Further information about our school is available here.

Essential criteria

• A Doctorate in a relevant field such as astrophysics, statistics, or applied mathematics
• Experience in both statistics and physics or astronomy, especially exoplanet science or stellar astrophysics
• A demonstrated track record of publications
• The ability to clearly express your ideas and communicate in a team
• The ability to work independently on problems and motivate junior members of the team

We welcome international applicants.

Salary Package:  From $106,089 (Level A, Step 6) to $113,697 per annum, plus 17% employer’s superannuation.

Enquiries: Benjamin Pope Associate Professor in Statistical Data Science - [email protected].

Applications close: Friday 7th of March 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST).

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the advertised closing date.