Astrophysics Postdoc: Asteroseismology & Data Tools

UNSW; Sheffield (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW in Sydney invites applications for a research-focused astrophysicist in the School of Physics to advance exoplanet and stellar physics through asteroseismology.

The successful applicant will lead independent projects, collaborate across disciplines and mentor graduate students while publishing in top journals and presenting at international conferences. The role is based in Sydney with a two-year fixed-term contract and strong funding support.

Qualifications

• PhD in astrophysics with a focus on stellar astrophysics and asteroseismology.
• Experience with analyzing space mission data from Kepler/K2/TESS/Gaia and ground-based sources.
• Strong publication record in international journals.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform research on asteroseismology using data from space missions like Kepler/K2/TESS/Roman/Gaia and ground-based sources.
• Develop and apply software analysis tools for the analysis, and merging, of large multi-dimensional data sets.
• Publish and contribute to the publication of the research in leading scientific journals.
• Attend and present at national and international conferences as required.
• Contribute independently and collaborate with members of the research group.
• Assist with mentoring/supervision of graduate students and Honours students.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university.

Skills

Advanced data analysis

Asteroseismology

Stellar modelling

Independent research

Education

PhD in Astrophysics (stellar astrophysics and asteroseismology)

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

UNSW in Sydney invites applications for a research-focused astrophysicist in the School of Physics to advance exoplanet and stellar physics through asteroseismology.

The successful applicant will lead independent projects, collaborate across disciplines and mentor graduate students while publishing in top journals and presenting at international conferences. The role is based in Sydney with a two-year fixed-term contract and strong funding support.