Postdoctoral Fellow, Adaptive Optics Instrumentation

Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University invites applications for a research-focused academic position in RSAA to advance Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics, including GLAO for Subaru and LTAO for GMT. You will design, develop, integrate and test advanced AO instrumentation, collaborating with national and international partners.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in physics, astronomy or engineering with proven expertise in AO and instrumentation, and a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a PhD in physics, astronomy, engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven expertise in adaptive optics and instrumentation development, such as laser guide star adaptive optics, wavefront sensing or real-time computing.
• Strong track record of research with peer-reviewed publications and collaboration; experience with large astronomical telescopes is valued.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research and instrumentation development in Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics for GMT and Subaru Telescope projects.
• Design, develop, integrate and test advanced adaptive optics instrumentation with national and international partners.
• Publish results, supervise students and contribute to external funding opportunities.
• Collaborate across disciplines within ANU RSAA and engage with the broader research community.

Skills

Adaptive optics

Instrumentation development

Wavefront sensing

Real-time computing

Education

PhD in physics, astronomy, or engineering

Job description

Australian National University invites applications for a research-focused academic position in RSAA to advance Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics, including GLAO for Subaru and LTAO for GMT. You will design, develop, integrate and test advanced AO instrumentation, collaborating with national and international partners.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in physics, astronomy or engineering with proven expertise in AO and instrumentation, and a strong publication record.