"Postdoctoral Research Associate in Exoplanet Science"

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Salary Package: $109,272 - $117,108 (HEW Level A.6-A.8) - plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.
• Full time, 3 year fixed-term role
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

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About the Role 

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Exoplanet Science to join the new Macquarie Astrostatistics group. You will be working with A/Prof Benjamin Pope and A/Prof Christian Schwab on a full-time, fixed term period for 3 years.

This role will develop and apply new machine-learning based approaches for extremely precise radial velocity studies and exoplanet spectroscopy with the NEID, HPF, and MARVEL facilities, and pursue related exoplanet and stellar science.

We are particularly seeking applicants with experience in:

• Radial velocity, stellar, and/or exoplanet spectroscopy studies; and/or astronomical instrumentation or observing programmes
• Machine learning in physical science, especially with transformer models
• Jax, PyTorch, and/or Julia; with probabilistic programming languages; or with high-dimensional optimization and inference in physics contexts.

Essential criteria

• A Doctorate in a relevant field such as Astrophysics, statistics, or applied mathematics, with a background in astronomy
• Experience in both statistics and/or astronomy
• The ability to clearly express your ideas and communicate in a team.
• The ability to work independently on problems and motivate junior members of the team.

We strongly encourage applications from women and gender diverse researchers, who remain underrepresented in the physical sciences and astronomy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive research environment where different perspectives, experiences and ideas are valued and supported.

About Us

The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences is an inclusive community in scientific collaboration. Mathematics and statistics drive breakthroughs in technology and data science, while physics and astronomy seek to understand matter and the Universe – everything from quarks to galaxy clusters. We collaborate closely with local, national, and international organisations and companies across the diverse mathematical and physical sciences fields. Further information about our school is available here.

How to apply:

To be considered for this position, applicants must provide their CV (2 page max), a Cover Letter (1 page max), and statements outlining:

• A description of previous research experience (1 page max)
• A statement of research interests
• The names and contact details of three referees

We welcome applicants from international applicants.

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Associate Professor Benjamin Pope, benjamin.pope@mq.edu.au.

Applications Close: Tuesday 10th of March at 11:59pm (AEST)

*** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.