Research Fellow Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav)
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Clayton, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Research Fellow - Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav)
Job No.: 698908
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment - 2 positions available
Remuneration: $86195 - $116981 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Two new opportunities exist for two Research Fellows to join the Monash University node of the OzGrav Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery at Monash University and the OzGrav Centre of Excellence. As the successful applicant you will carry out research in areas related to gravitational-wave astronomy broadly defined. This includes but is not limited to gravitational-wave data analysis with LIGO and/or pulsar timing arrays astrophysics of gravitational-wave sources and tests of general relativity.
The successful candidates will hold a PhD in astrophysics physics computer science statistics mathematics or a closely related field and have experience in gravitational-wave astronomy Bayesian methods time-series analysis general relativity and/or high-energy astrophysics. You will have demonstrated analytical and manuscript preparation skills including a track record of refereed research.
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Enquiries:Professor Eric Thrane -
Position Description:Research Fellow
Applications Close:Sunday 22 November 202611:55pm AEDT
Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled.
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