Research Fellow

Monash•Clayton, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Fellow to join the School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University. This position is an exciting opportunity to join the team to work on the astrophysics of transients. This will include research related to searches for r-process element production in two different astrophysical sites: 1) kilonovae produced by neutron star mergers, and 2) collapsars produced by rapidly rotating massive stars that collapse and launch outflows rich in neutrons. The research fellow will be expected to connect to the broader activities of the Monash observational transient group, the national OzGrav Centre of Excellence transients working group, and international collaborators in supernova physics, stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis, and multi-messenger astronomy.

Requirements

Doctoral qualification in astrophysics, physics, or a closely related field.
Experience with transient astronomy.
Experience with analysis of observational data.
Experience with comparison of multi-wavelength data against model predictions.
Demonstrated knowledge of multi-messenger science.
Demonstrated analytical and manuscript preparation skills.
Track record of refereed research publications.
Well-developed planning and organisational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on the astrophysics of transients, including searches for r-process element production in kilonovae and collapsars.
Analyze observational data and compare multi-wavelength data against model predictions.
Connect with the Monash observational transient group, the OzGrav Centre of Excellence transients working group, and international collaborators.
Prepare research manuscripts and contribute to refereed publications.