**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
**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 adaptable 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**
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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📌 Research Fellow In Computational Astrophysics
🏢 Monash University
📍 Melbourne