Gravitational Wave Discovery Fellow - Hybrid, 3-Year

Monash University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Two new opportunities exist for two Research Fellows to join the Monash University node of the OzGrav Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery at Monash University, and the OzGrav Centre of Excellence. As the successful applicant you will carry out research in areas related to gravitational-wave astronomy broadly defined.

This includes, but is not limited to gravitational-wave data analysis with LIGO and/or pulsar timing arrays, astrophysics of gravitational-wave sources, and tests

Qualifications

• PhD in astrophysics, physics, CS, statistics, or mathematics.
• Experience in gravitational-wave astronomy.
• Experience with Bayesian methods and time-series analysis.
• Strong analytical and manuscript preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in gravitational-wave astronomy broadly defined.
• Perform gravitational-wave data analysis with LIGO and/or pulsar timing arrays.
• Investigate astrophysics of gravitational-wave sources and tests of general relativity.
• Demonstrate analytical and manuscript preparation skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Manuscript preparation

Bayesian methods

Time-series analysis

General relativity

High-energy astrophysics

Education

PhD in astrophysics/physics/CS/statistics/mathematics or related field

Tools

LIGO data analysis

Job description

Two new opportunities exist for two Research Fellows to join the Monash University node of the OzGrav Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery at Monash University, and the OzGrav Centre of Excellence. As the successful applicant you will carry out research in areas related to gravitational-wave astronomy broadly defined.

This includes, but is not limited to gravitational-wave data analysis with LIGO and/or pulsar timing arrays, astrophysics of gravitational-wave sources, and tests