University of Melbourne, School of Physics - Theoretical Particle Physics
Position ID:
Position Title:
Research Fellow in Dark Matter Particle Phenomenology
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
Subject Areas:
High Energy Physics / Dark Matter
Astrophysics / particle astrophysics
Physics / HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph)
Particle and Astroparticle Phenomenology / particle phenomenology and astroparticle physics
Astrophysics / particle astrophysics
Physics / HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph)
Particle and Astroparticle Phenomenology / particle phenomenology and astroparticle physics
Appl Deadline:
2024/12/07 11:59PM
(posted 2024/10/23, updated 2024/10/20, listed until 2025/04/20)
(posted 2024/10/23, updated 2024/10/20, listed until 2025/04/20)Position Description:
Position Description
The University of Melbourne invites applications for a postdoctoral position in dark matter phenomenology. This position is supported by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics. The position will be based at the University of Melbourne Parkville campus, working under the supervision of Prof Nicole Bell, Dr Peter Cox, A/Prof Matthew Dolan and Prof Raymond Volkas. The successful candidates will lead work on theoretical particle and astroparticle physics, with a particular focus on dark matter phenomenology. Collaboration with theorists and experimentalists across the ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics will be encouraged. For more information please see https://particletheory.science.unimelb.edu.au/ and https://centredarkmatter.org/ The position is offered for two years (an extension to three years is likely, depending on satisfactory performance). The anticipated starting date is September 2025, or another date by negotiation. The salary will be at University of Melbourne salary level A6 (which is currently $105,518 Australian dollars). A PhD by the time the position starts is required. Review of applications will begin on 7 December 2024. We strongly encourage all applicants to apply by this date. The position will remain open until filled. About you: * A PhD or equivalent in theoretical particle or astroparticle physics or a related area * Expertise in dark matter phenomenology * Demonstrated aptitude for research with a sound record of peer-reviewed publications, commensurate with experience and opportunities We strongly encourage women and members of other under-represented groups to apply. Process: All application materials are to be submitted via AcademicJobsOnline. Apply here and arrange for three reference letters to be uploaded at this website. For further information and to view the Position Description and please go to https://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/en/job/XXXXXXXApplication Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
School of Physics, UOM
cnr Tin Alley & Swanston Street
Parkville VIC 3010
cnr Tin Alley & Swanston Street
Parkville VIC 3010