Senior Lectureships in Astrophysics and/or Theoretical Physics

UNSW is one of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities, with a strategic focus on providing cutting edge research equipment and facilities to support world-leading research. 

In line with this strategy, UNSW Physics seeks to fill three continuing faculty appointments in 2016. The positions will be offered at Australian academic Level C (Senior Lecturer). Candidates should have research interests broadly aligned with existing research at the School of Physics. We are specifically interested in candidates specialising in:

1. Astronomy and Astrophysics;
2. Beyond the Standard Model particle theory, including (but not limited to) early universe cosmology, astroparticle physics, dark matter models and phenomenology, and model building in relation to the Large Hadron Collider; or
3. Quantum many-body theory or a related field, particularly as applied to atomic or condensed matter systems.

About the roles

• Salary: $117,924 – $135,291 p.a., plus 17% superannuation, and leave loading
• 3 x Continuing positions
• Full-time (Level C)

The successful candidates will each receive a substantial start-up package to support their research and may be eligible for relocation assistance, which would include financial support.  In the case of non-Australian citizens, assistance in the application for residency will be considered.

Applications should be submitted through the Jobs@UNSW system (Position title "Senior Lecturer - 56052"), where a copy of the Position Decription and Selection Criteria can also be found. Your appliction will include

• A cover letter which systematically addresses the selection criteria and states the position/s you wish to be considered for
• A Curriculum Vitae
• Contact details for 3 referees

For further information on the research environment of these positions see links for the School of Physics and Faculty of Science.

As part of the UNSW 2025 Strategic Plan, UNSW is currently conducting a global recruitment drive for the world’s best research minds in all areas aligned with the university’s strategic priorities (please see https://www.2025.unsw.edu.au/apply). Exceptionally qualified parties in all areas of physics irrespective of specialisation who wish to be considered for this scheme are also invited to register their interest by contacting the Head of School.