Senior Lecturer & Balloon Launch Director

Times Higher Education; Canberra; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

December leave

Career development

Course discounts

17% superannuation

Job summary

UNSW Canberra seeks a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Stratospheric Physics, to join the School of Science at UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus. You will lead research and teaching, and serve as Station Director of the Balloon Launching Station in Alice Springs, working with CSIRO, NASA and other agencies.

The role blends research leadership with curriculum development. You will advance publications, supervise students and secure funding while fostering international collaborations and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in atmospheric physics, electronics or stratospheric ballooning.
• Ability to lead teaching and research activities.
• Experience managing large projects, contracts, risk and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead publications and supervise students.
• Secure research funding and manage collaborations.
• Contribute to curriculum development and delivery.
• Lead Balloon Launch Station activities with stakeholders.

Skills

Atmospheric physics

Electronics

Stratospheric ballooning

Teaching

Research leadership

Contract negotiations

Budget planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

UNSW Canberra seeks a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Stratospheric Physics, to join the School of Science at UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus. You will lead research and teaching, and serve as Station Director of the Balloon Launching Station in Alice Springs, working with CSIRO, NASA and other agencies.

The role blends research leadership with curriculum development. You will advance publications, supervise students and secure funding while fostering international collaborations and