Overview
Three-year fixed term, full-time contract. Flexible work hours are negotiable.
Salary: $101,131 - $127,038 per annum + 17% superannuation & other generous benefits.
Location: Bentley Campus. Easily accessible location & EOT facilities.
Reference
Reference Number: 1424374
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to CIRA's research programs, with a focus on the research areas of high angular resolution radio astronomy and jet physics. This ARC grant-funded project involves working under the guidance of Professor James Miller-Jones and other members of the CIRA research group to deliver research outputs with increasing degrees of autonomy. The group studies accreting compact objects, from X-ray binaries to tidal disruption events, to understand how these systems launch relativistic jets.
You will work with existing team members to apply and further develop techniques for modelling high angular resolution radio interferometry data on rapidly-evolving sources such as X-ray binary jets. You will contribute toward student supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and engage in appropriate service-related activities within CIRA and the University.
Your responsibilities
* Contribute to research output, normally as part of a research group.
* Participate in applications for competitive funding.
* Disseminate research findings through seminars, workshops and conferences.
* Publish/exhibit in high-quality journals/outlets (often in collaboration with colleagues).
* Undertake principal supervision of honours and research masters students, and co-supervision of research doctoral students where appropriate.
* Undertake administrative functions associated with research activities.
Service
* Contribute to academic service and leadership, engagement, and management within the University.
* Contribute to external activities relevant to the discipline/profession and community engagement.
* Foster and promote relationships with professional bodies, industry and affiliated associations, government departments, and the wider community.
Other
* Undertake other activities associated with the organizational area, which the incumbent might reasonably be expected to do, and which are consistent with the specific accountabilities and responsibilities outlined above.
* Engage in appropriate professional development and mentoring programs of Conduct and Vision, Mission and Values.
Selection Criteria
Please note you are not required to address each element of the selection criteria, but you should provide sufficient information in your application to enable the selection panel to make an informed assessment of your suitability for the role. These may be addressed in your cover letter or a stand-alone document (preferred). Consider Curtin's Values and how they apply to the advertised position. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate their commitment to the Values of Curtin in their professional and/or personal life, which are:
* Integrity – to act ethically, honestly and with fairness
* Respect – to listen, value and acknowledge
* Courage – to lead, take responsibility and question
* Excellence – to strive for excellence and distinction
* Impact – to empower, enable and inspire
Essential Criteria
* Progress towards a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or computer science).
* Demonstrated relevant subject/discipline knowledge and experience in relevant research techniques.
* Demonstrated competency in a range of qualitative and quantitative research tasks.
* Emerging research track record/potential to conduct quality research and contribute productively to research teams under supervision.
* Demonstrated high level organisational skills.
* Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
* Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.
Desirable
* A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. astronomy, astrophysics, physics, statistics, or computer science).
* Experience working with radio interferometry data, particularly very long baseline interferometry.
* Experience with or skills relevant to statistical modelling and Bayesian inference.
* Demonstrated familiarity with X-ray binaries, astronomical jets, or time-domain astrophysics.
Role Requirements
* As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. We will also consider international candidates who are eligible for a relevant visa.
* Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
Your new Team – CIRA
The Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) is a multi-disciplinary research institute engaged in a range of projects involving radio astronomy. CIRA leads and collaborates within MWA and the international SKA project. CIRA celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all cultures, races, nationalities, genders, identities, and abilities.
Diversity and Inclusion
To learn more about CIRA and Curtin's diversity and inclusion initiatives, please visit the websites below and the diversity page links provided in the original description.
What We Offer
Our benefits include:
* 17% superannuation, plus a variety of salary packaging options.
* Paid parental leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver and 3 weeks for non-primary) subject to eligibility criteria; personal leave (14 days) and annual leave (20 days).
* 12 public holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday), and 2 extra University Days over Christmas/New Year period.
* Breastfeeding facilities and campus-based childcare (priority to Curtin staff and students).
* Flexible work arrangements including return to work provisions.
* On-campus medical centre.
* Academic Carer Support Scheme and other diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and commit to diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives. Primary information about Curtin's diversity and inclusion can be found on the diversity page.
How to Apply
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and attach:
* Up to date Resume
* Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and addressing the selection criteria.
Please complete all requested information in the application Details page. If you have queries, contact CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1). Quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via email. Alternatively, call the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy on +61 8 9266 4669.
Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Sunday, 1 March 2026.
Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered. We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time. Curtin reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process or to appoint by invitation at any time.
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