Jobs & Careers
The Centre is the fastest growing astronomy research group in Australia. Striving to be a world-leading research entity, the Centre endeavours to attract the best and brightest minds to create a rewarding environment in which intellectual pursuits can prosper. The Centre has a strong public outreach and education programme and its unique internet based education initiatives result in a flexible teaching environment for staff.
Internally Funded Positions:
| Position | More Information | Applications Close | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-doctoral Research Associate: Galaxies and their Nuclei | Announcement | 15 Mar 2011 | Application Position 28683 |
| Senior Lectureship in Visualization researcher/astronomer | AAS Job Register #27179 | 31 Mar 2011 | -- |
Externally Funded Positions:
ARC Fellowships
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has a number of Fellowships on offer each year, offered through the Discovery Programme. There are five levels of Fellowship:
- APD (3 years at ~$61k p.a.)
- ARF/QEII (5 years at ~77k / $91k p.a.)
- ARF Step 1/2 (5 years at ~$106k / $112k p.a.)
National Science Foundation International PDFs
The MPS Distinguished International Postdoctoral Research Fellowships program, run by the National Science Foundation in the USA provides special opportunities for postdoctoral investigators to conduct research projects abroad as MPS Distinguished International Postdoctoral Research Fellows (MPS-DRF). The objective of this activity is to provide talented recent doctoral recipients in the mathematical and physical sciences an effective means of establishing international collaborations in the early stages of their careers, thereby facilitating and enhancing connections between the U.S. science and engineering community and its international counterparts. By providing the resources needed to establish collaborations with potential for long-term impact, this activity is aimed at recognizing and supporting future leaders. The deadline for submissions is in November of any given year.
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science funds young Japanese postdoctoral researchers for conducting research at foreign universities or research institutions for a period of two years. The fellowship covers travel expenses, a stipend, and a research grant. Typically, 100 of these fellowships are awarded. Deadlines are usually in May, but are dependent upon the Japanese university through which the student/postdoc is applying.
Royal Society
The Royal Society of London funds UK citizens for short (~3month) study visits and postdoctoral fellowships for 1 year. The short visits have a deadline 3months before the start of the planned visit, and the fellowships have a deadline in May of each year. Awards include tax free income and return economy airfare.