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<div>Dear ASA members,</div>
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<div>A postdoctoral research associate position at ICRAR/UWA is available now. The details are below.</div>
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<div>Regards,</div>
<div>Kenji Bekki<br>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Postdoctoral Research Associate – Galaxy Evolution
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">About the Position</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Applications are invited for a 2 year postdoctoral research position in Galaxy Evolution in the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research at the University of Western Australia.
In this role you will to undertake research in galaxy evolution in dense environments. This Post-Doctoral position, under the supervision of Dr Kenji Bekki at the UWA node of ICRAR will lead numerical simulations of galaxies in groups/clusters of galaxies
as part of a collaborative project with Swinburne University and the University of Queensland (UQ).</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">The Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) will perform cosmological and/or constrained simulations of galaxy formation and evolution and analyse the simulated galaxy properties
with machine learning techniques to uncover details on the environment-driven galaxy evolution. This collaborative project is motivated by recent significant advances in research on photometric, spectroscopic, and morphological evolution of galaxies in clusters
of galaxies (in particular, Fornax).</span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">About ICRAR/UWA</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">ICRAR is a WA State funded high profile equal joint venture established in 2009 between Curtin University and The University of Western Australia (UWA). The Centre’s headquarters
are located at UWA, with research nodes at both UWA and Curtin. ICRAR is one of the lead Australian organisations participating in the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Project. ICRAR astronomers have access to a wide range of observational facilities
(including ESO facilities, the AAT, ATCA and ASKAP), as well as to the nearby Pawsey supercomputing centre.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.
With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University. Perth, Western Australia, is listed as one of the world's
most liveable cities and offers an excellent ocean-side lifestyle.</span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">About you</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">The successful applicant will have:</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The ability to interact and collaborate with observational researchers</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:SimSun; color:#1F497D">
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A strong publication record evidenced by refereed publications</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:SimSun; color:#1F497D">
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The ability to work productively with students and/or contribute to outreach programmes.</span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">How to Apply</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:
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PD - Research Associate - Galaxy Evolution.pdf</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Please apply online via the Apply Now button:</span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a publication list, and a brief (3 pages maximum) statement of research interests that includes a brief summary of relevant experience
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<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Applicants should also arrange to have two letters of reference sent to Professor Kenji Bekki (</span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:kenji.bekki@uwa.edu.au">kenji.bekki@uwa.edu.au</a><i>)
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Closing date: Sunday, 7 June 2020</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">This position is open to international applicants. </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Salary range: Level A, $70,936 - $95,464 plus superannuation</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D"><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/fSE7Cr81nytxyRVmt43ORQ?domain=uwa.edu.au">Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences</a></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Our commitment to inclusion and diversity</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:SimSun; color:#1F497D">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">UWA has been awarded Platinum Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2019).</span></li></ul>
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