Numerical Cosmology Research Fellow: Relativity Simulations

University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

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Health & wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a Research Fellow in Numerical Cosmology in the School of Physics, Melbourne. You will join a leading astrophysics group to undertake research in inhomogeneous cosmology using numerical relativity simulations, theory, or observations.

Applicants should have a PhD in physics/astrophysics, experience with HPC, and a strong publication record. The role offers 17% superannuation, professional development, and opportunities for collaboration across

Qualifications

• PhD in physics/astrophysics or closely related field.
• Experience in numerical cosmology or general relativity.
• Strong publication record and ability to write manuscripts and reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internationally competitive research in general-relativistic inhomogeneous cosmology.
• Publish papers, present at seminars and conferences, and disseminate findings to academic and public audiences.
• Contribute to research funding proposals and engage with professional or industry partners to foster collaborations.
• Support training and co-supervision of undergraduate research students and mentor junior researchers.
• Contribute to School activities, committees, outreach and diversity initiatives, upholding University values.

Skills

Python

Fortran

C++

Numerical cosmology

General relativity

Education

PhD in physics/astrophysics

Tools

HPC

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a Research Fellow in Numerical Cosmology in the School of Physics, Melbourne. You will join a leading astrophysics group to undertake research in inhomogeneous cosmology using numerical relativity simulations, theory, or observations.

Applicants should have a PhD in physics/astrophysics, experience with HPC, and a strong publication record. The role offers 17% superannuation, professional development, and opportunities for collaboration across