[ASA] Postdoctoral Research Associate, Curtin - Aperture Arrays for SKA-low

[John O'Byrne]

International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (Curtin University), Perth
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Aperture Arrays for SKA-low
3 year appointment
Salary range: $73,439 - $78,831 (ALA)
Plus up to 17% superannuation
Closing date: Monday, 28th of January 2013
As a Postdoctoral Research Associate in aperture arrays for SKA-low you will contribute to the design, commissioning, characterisation and use of verification systems for the SKA-low, a major component of the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope. Using sparse aperture array technology, SKA-low is currently projected to cover the 70–450 MHz band and will be built in two phases, both of which will be located in Western Australia.
You will need to possess a PhD in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent and have practical knowledge of signal processing, RF electronics, antennas and digital systems, with a research specialisation in one or more of these areas. Exemplary computer literacy with the ability to program in one or more languages applicable to advanced engineering research, a demonstrated understanding of the principles of sparse aperture array design, and the skills to formulate and implement test programs for SKA-low prototypes are also required.
Strong practical and experimental engineering skills and a track record of performing and publishing quality research are essential.
Applicants seeking further information should contact Prof. Peter Hall (peter.hall at icrar.org) or Dr Adrian Sutinjo (adrian.sutinjo at icrar.org).  On-line applications are mandatory.
For a full position description and to apply please visit https://webkiosk.curtin.edu.au/pls/prd/WK8127$APP.draw_attachments?P_VACANCY_REF_NO=2666&P_CALLER_URL=WK8127ZZDOLLARZZAPP.QueryListZZQMARKZZZ_ORDER_BY=1.
 
 
 
Professor Peter Hall 
Co-Director, Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy 
Deputy Director, International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research 

ICRAR/CIRA, 
Building 610, Room 101 (Brodie-Hall Building) 
1 Turner Avenue 
Bentley Technology Park, WA 6102. 

Ph: + 61 8 9266 7951 
Post: GPO Box U1987, Perth WA 6845, Australia. 
www.icrar.org


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