Ten OzGrav Postdoctoral Researcher positions available
About the positions
We have 10 exciting Postdoctoral Researcher opportunities to work within OzGrav, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery, at locations around Australia:
Australian National University: Two key roles are advertised in a friendly, motivated team working on the two key aspects of gravitational wave research; an Astrophysicist to conduct research in gravitational-wave astrophysics, incorporating the latest theoretical development and data analysis techniques, and an Astronomer to manage observing programs that use telescopes based in Australia and overseas.
University of Queensland: One postdoctoral research position to do fundamental physics with gravitational waves. This could include many broad aspects of gravitational wave theory and/or cosmological applications. Applications from all areas of gravitational wave physics/astrophysics will be considered. Applications will be considered for appointment at either Level A or Level B.
University of Sydney: Two roles working on radio and multi-wavelength studies of gravitational wave events and transient sources. One position (at Level A) will focus on studies of the host galaxies and likely progenitors of these events. The other (at Level B) will lead an observational program to follow up gravitational wave events at radio and other wavelengths.
Swinburne University of Technology: Two researchers, who will lead Centre efforts in studying and interpreting the nanohertz-frequency gravitational wave universe using pulsar timing array data sets and undertaking tests of fundamental physics through pulsar timing. Applications will be considered for appointment at either Level A or Level B.
Monash University: Two postdoctoral research positions to do fundamental physics and astrophysics with gravitational waves. This could include many broad aspects of gravitational-wave theory, population synthesis, gravitational-wave data analysis, and cosmology. Applicants from all related areas will be considered.
University of Western Australia: One experimental postdoc position to conduct research primarily at the Gingin facility on experiments on the control of the large suspended cavities, cryogenic operation of the suspended silicon optics and related experiments.
About OzGrav
OzGrav began in 2017 with a $31M grant from the Australian Research Council and recently received a further $35M of funding to further implement and expand our research program for another seven years. The mission of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) is to use gravitational waves to investigate the fundamental nature of relativistic gravity, ultra-dense matter, and cosmology. By bringing together a world-class team with broad and complementary expertise we will develop core technologies for future detectors, discover new sources of gravitational waves, probe fundamental physics, and lay the foundations for an Australian gravitational wave observatory. Our Centre aims to inspire children to pursue high tech careers and position our staff and students to become leaders in both industry and academia.
OzGrav is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusivity for all members, colleagues, and partners. We recognise that inequality historically and currently exists within the scientific community across the globe. Our goal is to continue to work on ensuring our members reflect the diversity of the community by breaking down barriers to enable all our members to be their whole selves in the workplace. We believe that diversity of background, identity, approach, and thought enhances our ability to achieve a new wave of discovery, and we continually look for ways to make the Centre more inclusive.
Some of the current initiatives OzGrav has available to support our members are:
Inclusive recruitment
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. We strongly encourage people who identify as women, trans, gender-diverse, LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are living with disability, and/or are from an underserved population to apply.
For some of these positions, priority consideration will be given to applicants who identify as a woman, trans and/or non-binary person, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+ person, or are living with disability (see the specific advertisements for more details).
- 10 Postdoctoral Research opportunities (Level A & Level B available)
- Opportunities in locations around Australia at: University of Sydney; University of Western Australia; Australian National University; University of Queensland; Monash University; and Swinburne University of Technology.
- Join our gravitational wave-related community comprising over 200 researchers and students
- Access to generous funding opportunities
About the positions
We have 10 exciting Postdoctoral Researcher opportunities to work within OzGrav, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery, at locations around Australia:
Australian National University: Two key roles are advertised in a friendly, motivated team working on the two key aspects of gravitational wave research; an Astrophysicist to conduct research in gravitational-wave astrophysics, incorporating the latest theoretical development and data analysis techniques, and an Astronomer to manage observing programs that use telescopes based in Australia and overseas.
- 2 x Level A: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/postdoctoral-fellow-canberra-act-act-australia-09707719-cb9f-421b-be4f-7c8b3efdf2b3
University of Queensland: One postdoctoral research position to do fundamental physics with gravitational waves. This could include many broad aspects of gravitational wave theory and/or cosmological applications. Applications from all areas of gravitational wave physics/astrophysics will be considered. Applications will be considered for appointment at either Level A or Level B.
University of Sydney: Two roles working on radio and multi-wavelength studies of gravitational wave events and transient sources. One position (at Level A) will focus on studies of the host galaxies and likely progenitors of these events. The other (at Level B) will lead an observational program to follow up gravitational wave events at radio and other wavelengths.
- Level A: https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Camperdown-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_0110810-1
- Level B: https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Camperdown-Campus/Postdoctoral-Fellow_0110805-1
Swinburne University of Technology: Two researchers, who will lead Centre efforts in studying and interpreting the nanohertz-frequency gravitational wave universe using pulsar timing array data sets and undertaking tests of fundamental physics through pulsar timing. Applications will be considered for appointment at either Level A or Level B.
- 2 x Level A or Level B: https://swinjobs.nga.net.au/?jati=D9DC693D-0D13-DB59-BAC2-D21BA3E0172C
Monash University: Two postdoctoral research positions to do fundamental physics and astrophysics with gravitational waves. This could include many broad aspects of gravitational-wave theory, population synthesis, gravitational-wave data analysis, and cosmology. Applicants from all related areas will be considered.
- 2 x Level A: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/656669/research-fellow-in-gravitationalwave-astronomy
University of Western Australia: One experimental postdoc position to conduct research primarily at the Gingin facility on experiments on the control of the large suspended cavities, cryogenic operation of the suspended silicon optics and related experiments.
- Full advertisement will be available here soon: https://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/en/listing/
About OzGrav
OzGrav began in 2017 with a $31M grant from the Australian Research Council and recently received a further $35M of funding to further implement and expand our research program for another seven years. The mission of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) is to use gravitational waves to investigate the fundamental nature of relativistic gravity, ultra-dense matter, and cosmology. By bringing together a world-class team with broad and complementary expertise we will develop core technologies for future detectors, discover new sources of gravitational waves, probe fundamental physics, and lay the foundations for an Australian gravitational wave observatory. Our Centre aims to inspire children to pursue high tech careers and position our staff and students to become leaders in both industry and academia.
OzGrav is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusivity for all members, colleagues, and partners. We recognise that inequality historically and currently exists within the scientific community across the globe. Our goal is to continue to work on ensuring our members reflect the diversity of the community by breaking down barriers to enable all our members to be their whole selves in the workplace. We believe that diversity of background, identity, approach, and thought enhances our ability to achieve a new wave of discovery, and we continually look for ways to make the Centre more inclusive.
Some of the current initiatives OzGrav has available to support our members are:
- Carer Grant Scheme.
- Generous travel funding.
- Grants to support innovation and research translation.
- Flexible work arrangements and hours, such as hybrid working arrangements and part-time options available.
- Ongoing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion training.
- For more information on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at OzGrav, you can find our EDI Action Plan here.
- Dedicated Career Development, Outreach, and Research Translation programs.
- OzGrav offers flexible working options, leave, and carer policies to support work-life balance.
Inclusive recruitment
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. We strongly encourage people who identify as women, trans, gender-diverse, LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are living with disability, and/or are from an underserved population to apply.
For some of these positions, priority consideration will be given to applicants who identify as a woman, trans and/or non-binary person, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+ person, or are living with disability (see the specific advertisements for more details).