The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is on a mission to build and operate the world’s largest radio telescopes. To fully exploit the scientific output of the immense amount of data that will be flowing from the telescopes, the SKAO is working with science communities across the world through SKA Regional Centres (SRCs), which are nationally lead hubs that form the basis of a federated global compute and science support infrastructure.
The Australian SKA Regional Centre (AusSRC) is Australia’s portion of this international network, tasked with establishing and building capability to support the Australian and international SKA science communities, thereby ushering in the next era of astronomical discovery and advanced data processing.
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Curtin University, Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, and The University of Western Australia (UWA) are the four foundation partners formally collaborating to support and develop the AusSRC into a long-term national facility.
About the opportunity
- Support the Science Delivery stream of the international SKA Regional Centre Network (SRCNet) by liaising with scientists and translating research needs into system and software requirements.
- Provide science support to priority projects, contribute to documentation, and assist with user systems, services, and community training for AusSRC and SRCNet.
- Conduct research using SKA and its precursor telescopes, particularly projects that push the capabilities of AusSRC systems.
About you
- A doctorate in a relevant discipline such as physics, astronomy, or computer science;
- Experience working with scientific research teams, promoting diversity and inclusivity.
- Experience conducting astronomical research using scientific programming and high- performance computing.
- The ability to communicate openly, effectively, and respectfully with personnel, stakeholders, and external agencies, with the intention of informing the development and functionality of the SRCNet.
- Knowledge, background, and experience with spectral-line radio data, ideally with a proven publication record relevant to SKA precursors is desirable.
- Experience with a variety of standard Radio Astronomy software tools and packages is desirable.
Position description: PD [Research Fellow (AusSRC Support Scientist)] [520808].pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jordan Collier at Jordan.Collier(at)uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 24 August 2025.
This position is open to international applicants.
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