Postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave astronomy or high-energy astrophysics, Melbourne, Australia

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Deadline:  2022-02-10

Location:  Melbourne, Australia

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellowship at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.

We have a dynamic group and welcome candidates with broad interests in theoretical astrophysics. The position focuses on gravitationala-wave astronomy or high-energy astrophysics, including but not limited to:
– Gravitational-wave astrophysics and the interpretation of exciting new data on binary neutron star and black hole mergers
– Modelling massive stellar and binary evolution
– The interpretation of high-energy astrophysical transients, including tidal disruption events and gamma-ray bursts
– Astrostatistics, including gravitational-wave and LSST data analysis
– Stellar dynamics, X-ray binaries, test of gravity, …

Please see the URL for the full advertisement and application instructions.

Applications should be submitted online via the above URL and should include a CV with a publication list and a statement of research interests. Applicants should also arrange for three reference letters to be sent directly to Ilya Mandel by e-mail.

The School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University is strongly committed to improving the diversity of our staff and students, and promoting a culture of equity, fairness, respect and openness. Applications from female candidates are highly encouraged.

The application deadline is 10 February, 2022. The start date is flexible.

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