Chief Scientist - CSIRO Astronomy & Space Science
- Do you have an outstanding scientific record in astrophysics including setting research direction and influencing large international projects?
- Play a key role in shaping the future of radio astronomy in Australia in this senior position
- Join CSIRO - Australia's premier science and technology research organisation - and make a difference
As the Chief Scientist reporting directly to the Chief of CSIRO Astronomy & Space Science (CASS), you have the responsibility to further develop the scientific expertise of CASS to build world class astronomy and astrophysics capability. You will use your international profile to influence and shape the future of radio astronomy in Australia within the context of the existing Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF), and developing Australian and international Square Kilometre Array activities. In addition, you will carry out world-class research in areas relevant to CASS, will publish in major journals and attend international conferences.
Location: Negotiable - Perth or Sydney, Australia (although Perth preferred)
Salary: AUD152K - AUD191K per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Ref No.: N13/02403
Requirements of the successful candidate will include:
- PhD in Astrophysics or related area with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience;
- Expertise in radio astronomy and its techniques, strong technical knowledge of radio astronomy instrumentation, calibration and imaging.
- Outstanding scientific record as witnessed through publications, conferences, awards and committee membership.
- Demonstrated influence through setting the research direction in a significant area of astronomy and astrophysics.
- Record of influential shaping of the scientific and strategic priorities of large international projects such as the Square Kilometre Array.
- Record of strategic planning, influence and effective communication within the context of a large organisation.
About CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science
CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) is a Division of CSIRO and provides technology and services for radio astronomy, spacecraft tracking and space sciences, and undertakes world leading astronomical research.
The Division operates three radio-astronomy observatories in New South Wales and is currently developing a fourth: the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory (MRO) in Western Australia which is home for CSIRO’s new world-class radio telescope, the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP).
CASS also operates and manages The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) at Tidbinbilla as part of NASA’s Deep Space Network.
For further information and to apply, click on http://csiro.nga.net.au/?jati=56fdad87-c125-c9a4-daf5-76cc9a3649be or go to http://www.csiro.au/careers, click on Positions Vacant and enter reference number N13/02403.
Applications close on the 31st August 2013 (at 11:30 pm AEST).