Job No.: 669548
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $80,464 - $109,203 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

Are you passionate about unravelling the mysteries of the universe? We invite you to be a part of the prestigious ARC Discovery Project, “On the Origin of Very Massive Black Holes,” led by renowned experts Associate Professor Bernhard Mueller, Professor Alexander Heger, and Assistant Professor Takashi Moriya from the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan.

As a Level A Research Fellow, you will delve into groundbreaking research on stellar evolution, supernova explosions, and black hole formation, particularly focusing on pulsational pair-instability and pair-instability supernovae. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with the Monash Stellar Explosions group and its international partners, contributing to advancements in supernova theory, stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis, and multi-messenger astronomy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent and team-based research, contributing to conference papers and publications
• Engage in professional activities, including attending conferences and seminars
• Perform limited administrative tasks related to your research
• Develop research-related materials for teaching purposes with guidance

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside leading experts and international collaborators
• Professional Growth: Enhance your research expertise and professional network
• Impactful Research: Contribute to cutting-edge discoveries in astrophysics

Embark on a journey of discovery and innovation with us. Apply now to become a part of our dynamic research team!

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your 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 disabilities, neurodivergent 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 hr-recruitment@monash.edu 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: Associate Professor Bernhard Mueller, School of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Science, +61 3 9905 1876

Position Description: Research Fellow in Computational Astrophysics

Applications Close: Tuesday 29 October 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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