Bolton Postdoctoral Fellowship now open

The Bolton Fellowship provides an outstanding opportunity for post-doctoral research in Australia. The Bolton Fellowship is designed to help young scientists build strong careers as independent researchers. As a Bolton Fellow you will be encouraged to undertake independent research and/or development in an area relevant to the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF) observational capabilities.

Your duties/responsibilities will include:

- Engage in original and independent astrophysics research
- Collaborate with local, national and international researchers
- Present results at major international conferences
- Become expert in and support the Australia Telescope National Facility

Location: Sydney NSW or Perth WA
Salary: $80K - $91K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: 3 year term appointment
Reference: 47542

To be successful you will need:

- A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in astronomy, astrophysics or a closely related discipline.
- A strong research plan, submitted as part of the job application, indicating your future research directions, including the goals outlined in this advertisement.
- Demonstrated research interest and expertise in Radio Astronomy

Before you apply please view the full position description and selection criteria (see the link 'more information' below).

Who we are: The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Our Business Unit: CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) provides facilities for scientists from Australia and around the world to explore our solar system and beyond. CASS operates a number of world-class radio astronomy observatories that are collectively known as the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF).

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.

How to Apply: If you wish to apply for this position, please visit the page linked ('more information') below. Upload 1 document only containing your resume and a strong research plan, indicating your future research directions. This plan should include the pre-requisites and criteria found in the Position Description for this position.

Applications Close: 11:59pm AEST, 31 October 2017

Added by Lisa Harvey-Smith on 2017-09-29