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The COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA in collaboration with the University of South Australia and RMIT University have provided a PhD scholarship for a suitable candidate to work on the application of lasers and fibre optics for quantum application. The scholarship includes an attractive $40,000 living allowance plus equipment and conference travel funding. We are seeking high calibre and keen candidates with undergraduate degree in Physics or Engineering (Electrical Engineering). Knowledge of electromagnetic theory, optics and quantum physics are desirable.
The scholarship is open to Australian Citizens.
Details see here.
The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics.
The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure-track academic appointments across these research programs over the next year. The inaugural CGA Director is Professor David McClelland.
We are now seeking Expressions of Interest for the key appointment of a Full Professor (Level E). It is the intention that the appointee will initially take on the role of Deputy Director, in the anticipation that they will take over as Director within the next five years. We are seeking an inspirational scientific leader with an equity agenda from any area of research covered by the Centre, who can grow ANU’s leadership across all areas of gravitational wave astronomy. If you think you have the skills, vision and drive required to fill this role, please consider applying, regardless of your current level of appointment.
The appointment comes with an attractive start-up package and the ability to help shape the future of the CGA through subsequent faculty hires. This is a tenure-track position with a negotiable probation period.
(open to female identifying candidates only)
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding early or mid-career academic with a strong research record in gravitational wave astrophysics (theory and data analysis, source follow-up, multi-messenger astronomy). This will be a tenure-track position attracting a significant start-up package. It will be a key foundation position in the CGA. The appointee will assist with recruiting additional appointments into the CGA, helping to shape its future.
We are now seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) in this position. An EoI will comprise a 1-page statement of achievement and proposed program of research at ANU, along with a 2-page CV. EoIs will be accepted any time up until March 31st 2020. Please email your EOI to the CGA administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi, sareh.rajabi@anu.edu.au, and expect confirmation of receipt.
For further information, please contact Professor Susan Scott (susan.scott@anu.edu.au) or Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland@anu.edu.au) at RSPhys and/or Associate Professor Christian Wolf (christian.wolf@anu.edu.au) at RSAA.
An Exciting opportunity within the Department of Quantum Science, Research School of Physics, the Australian National University for a Postdoctoral / Research Fellow to develop next-generation automatic three-dimensional volumetric imaging instruments.
The Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team to develop next-generation automatic three-dimensional volumetric imaging instruments. This is to map the features embedded within inorganic and organic materials to improve inspection precision, mapping accuracy and speed. The Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow will innovate optical imaging, tomographic and metrology techniques for integration as part of a multimodal approach to scientific instrumentation. The project will in addition involve scientific computing, digital signal processing and mechatronic control as part of the development work.
For more information please contact Associate Professor Jong Chow on T: +61 2 6125 1547 E: jong.chow@anu.edu.au
To apply, visit: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/535105/postdoctoral-fellow-research-fellow
Applications close: 16 Feb 2020 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Classification: Academic Level A /B
Salary package: $80,439 - $113,165 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed term (2 years) with a possibility of extension
The Research School of Physics represents Australia's largest university based research and teaching activity in the physics discipline. The School is home to a number of major national facilities such as Australia's largest accelerator and the H1-NF National Stellarator Facility. Hundreds of academics, technical staff and students form the School's greatest asset, its people. This critical mass of researchers is of fundamental importance in fostering the kind of interdisciplinary interactions that create modern research excellence.
The ANU Node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational-wave Discovery (OzGrav) conducts research on high precision laser interferometry for gravitational wave detection and other applications. The ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS) aims to build sophisticated quantum machines to harness the quantum world for practical applications. OzGrav -ANU and EQUS-ANU reside within the Department of Quantum Science at the Research School of Physics, a dynamic group researching applications of quantum and optical technologies in a range of different areas. It co-hosts three ARC Centres of Excellence, an innovations hub that supports start-up companies, and several other major projects.
The Position
We are seeking to appoint up to three experimental physicists to work on optical instrumentation.
The successful candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in physics or a related discipline and a background in optical physics, electro-optics, quantum optics, control systems and low noise electronics.
The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. For more information, please visit https://www.anu.edu.au/jobs.
CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 5th, 2020.
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Rolling PhD positions available
Overview
Projects with the Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics will develop skills in a number of highly employable areas such as: optics, electro-optics, electronics, control systems, isolation systems and modelling. We also have research projects which aim to develop spin-off technology into commercial products, for example high sensitivity trace gas analysis, laser intensity and frequency stabilization techniques and more.
More details about some of the available projects can be found at : https://physics.anu.edu.au/quantum/people/profile.php?ID=288&tab=available_projects
For more information
Contact:
Prof. McClelland, David
(02) 612 59888
The University of Sydney are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) to join a new research initiative within School of Physics. This role specifically will be conducting research into the dynamics of radiation sails that are being propelled by a stationary laser beam, publishing the results of this research in journals and internal reports, and at conferences and other suitable venues. The role will require carrying out scientific research and preparing and presenting scientific results in papers and conferences, co-supervising undergraduate and graduate research students, assisting in the recruitment of research students and continuously working towards attracting new funding. Additionally, you will help to coordinate the research of different researchers.
For full details see: Link
Closing date: 11:30pm, Monday 20 January 2020 (Sydney Time)
Looking for a capable engineer to help set up an optical system consisting of 5 optical components (including light source) for looking at the back of the human eye.
Experience of working with the eye is ideal. Being located in Sydney an added convenience.
Please note this project will have the expectation that IP is assigned to the contractor and confidentiality an expectation of the contractee.
Please include a quote for your services and timeframe required to fulfil these objectives:
Deliverables include:
- Accurate ray diagrams based on real and obtainable hardware components.
- Clear descriptions of the relations and angles each hardware component has to oneanother.
- Ironing out the problem of reflection off the cornea is a known obstacle requiring a solution.
- A degree of flexibility around help trouble-shooting as the theoretical model (from the engineer) is fabricated by a designer.
If this sounds like you please contact me: Dr Jacob Cook at jacobchapmancook@gmail.com
Both positions will be primarily based at the Callaghan campus in Newcastle and will contribute to teaching postgraduate and undergraduate courses in Physics including large first year classes comprising students from diverse study programs and engage with flexible course delivery modes and innovative teaching practices.
The focus areas of research interest in the Discipline of Physics include computational and experimental Space Science, Photonics, Nanoscience and Materials Physics, and Medical Science. However candidates coming from any area of Physics will be considered if they complement our existing portfolio and align with the research strategy and capabilities of the University of Newcastle.
https://www.seek.com.au/job/40003415?_ga=2.162514556.1520846553.1569212858-0164f006c8dc001d22883f2c3b680208000180780086e
Application close: 23 Oct 2019
From: https://www.seek.com.au/job/39763731
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A talented Photonics Engineer/Physicist who will be responsible for advancing and working with our core fibre optic sensor technology. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow cutting edge, high impact technology and applications.
This role is based in Perth CBD. Joining us is your opportunity to make your mark and see the outcomes of your work in action.
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To be considered for this role, please send a cover letter and your resume via Seek.
Please note, you must have current working rights within Australia to be considered for this role and only shortlisted applicants may be contacted.
Should you require further information about this role, you may email melody.doyle@terra15.com.au
