Postdoctoral Fellow/ Research Fellow, Research School of Physics

Job Description

Organisation/Company: AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) Research Field: Physics Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3) Country: Australia Application Deadline: 9 Apr 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract: Permanent Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Classification: Academic Level A or Level B Salary package: $85,010 - $131,227 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full-time, Continuing (contingent funded) This is a key role for a Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Fellow to contribute to research and education agendas of the Research School of Physics. The Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow is expected to work on an ARC Centre of Excellence grant, particularly on a project to leverage Australian capacity in nuclear and particle physics theory to produce a predictive model of direct detection of WIMPs. It will provide new theoretical guidance to experimental programs of the Centre. Close collaborations between theorists and experimentalists are highly encouraged. The Person We are seeking an early career researcher to undertake independent research in the area of Subatomic Physics. The candidate is expected to conduct pioneering research in generating new knowledge and improving understanding of the nature of Dark matter particles as well as their interaction mechanisms with “normal” matter. The ideal candidate will bring a robust background in nuclear theory, with experience in areas such as Density Functional Theory, the nuclear Shell Model, or Effective Field Theory. Working at ANU This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence. We offer: Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely, Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements, Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus. To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook. A Diverse and Inclusive Team ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about the position please contact Professor Cedric Simenel T: +61 2612 51309E: To Apply To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents: A current curriculum vitae (CV), and No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria. The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria. If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidate's consent and it will not have any bearing on hiring decisions. Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. #J-18808-Ljbffr