Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions. Generous leave entitlements
Academic Carer Support Scheme & diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives

Reference Number: 1490810

About the Role

The School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS) and Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable academic with proven teaching skills and research experience across the specific fields of astrophysics and radio astronomy, to develop and deliver high-quality physics teaching programs and contribute to the integration of contemporary research into teaching. This will include lecturing at various undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and supervision of student research projects at undergraduate, Honours, Master’s and PhD levels.

You will also play an important part in the continued development of the research profile of the Physics and Astronomy discipline, working with the CIRA team to enhance research activity and collaboration in one or more of our key focus areas, including:

The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)
Radio transients
Pulsars
Jets and accretion processes
The Epoch of Reionisation

Join us and develop your academic career in a dynamic and collegial team of lecturers and researchers who train industry-ready graduates.

Your responsibilities will include:

Teaching

Actively contribute to the organisation, planning, delivery and evaluation of teaching in our Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Physics) programs.
Demonstrate best practice, innovative teaching methods which enhance the student experience.
Actively engage with the Physics and Astronomy discipline and promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
Apply relevant health and safety standards, including required responsibilities of Supervisors for practical classes and research students.
Promote the discipline within and outside the University community by engaging in service and leadership roles, as well as outreach activities.

Research

Undertake world-class research, resulting in research student completions, publications in high impact peer-reviewed journals and successful grant applications.
Undertake principal supervision of honours and research master’s students and research doctoral students.
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

Engage in appropriate professional development and mentoring programs of Conduct and Vision, Mission and Values.

Who we are looking for – Selection Criteria:

Essential Criteria:

A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. astronomy, astrophysics, physics, statistics, or computer science).
A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline and a record of contribution to the scholarship of teaching in the discipline.
Demonstrated ability or potential to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
Demonstrable track record of high-quality publications, relative to opportunity.
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 integrity, health and safety, equity and inclusivity.
Demonstrated high-level organisational skills.
Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.

Desirable criteria:

Demonstrated familiarity with radio astronomy techniques.
Demonstrated expertise aligned with one or more of CIRA’s main research focus areas (SKAO, radio transients, pulsars, jets and accretion processes, the Epoch of Reionisation).
Demonstrated ability to secure research funding.

Your new Teams – EECMS & CIRA

Formed in 2017, EECMS unites Curtin’s core expertise in physics, electrical engineering, computing, mathematics, and statistics... [abridged for brevity, full details in original]

To learn more about EECMS and CIRA, please visit the below websites:

What We Offer You

This continuing (permanent) ALB level role attracts a remuneration of $118,308 - $140,147 + 17% superannuation.

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

Up-to-date Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
A document addressing the selection criteria for the role (noted above)

If you have any queries... contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.

Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Thursday, 15 May 2026

Lecturer in Physics (Astrophysics and Radio Astronomy)

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