[ASA] Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow in Computational Astrophysics

[Geoffrey Bicknell]

*Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow in Computational Astrophysics *

*Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics*

The Research School for Astronomy and Astrophysics invites applications from 
outstanding computational scientists to participate in an exciting project: The 
key role of black holes in galaxy formation.


This is a fixed term Level A/B, research position funded by the Australian 
Research Council. The successful appointee will work with a team of 
theoreticians – Geoff Bicknell (lead CI; RSAA), Chiaki Kobayashi (Hertfordshire, 
UK), Ralph Sutherland (RSAA) and Alex Wagner (Tsukuba, Japan) – and observers – 
Matthew Lehnert (IAP, Paris) and Nicole Nesvadba (IAS, Orsay). You will conduct 
simulations of jets, winds and radiation interacting with the interstellar media 
of evolving galaxies and compare features of the simulations with recent radio, 
infrared and optical images of radio galaxies. You will also collaborate with 
the project team in determining the best description of the simulation results 
to incorporate into cosmological simulations of large-scale structure, involving 
AGN feedback.

The appointment will be for three years at Academic Level A (*AU$74,098 – 
AU$79,294pa*) or Level B (*AU$86,286 - AU$98,269pa*) depending on skills and 
experience plus 17% employer superannuation contributions. ANU supports a 
flexible working environment. The RSAA offers an outstanding scientific 
environment, which fosters the professional development of its staff and 
students. Our workplace is family-friendly and we have instituted a mentoring 
program for the benefit of early career researchers (and others).

Your application should include a current CV/Resume, a statement addressing the 
selection criteria and the names and contact details of three (3) referees who 
can be contacted by the selection committee in reference to your suitability to 
the position.

Applications should be submitted through the ANU Website before *31 March 2014*, 
Reference Number (*A026-14TM*). For further information on the position 
including the application procedures see 
(http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=3743) or contact Professor Geoff 
Bicknell, E: geoff.bicknell at anu.edu.au <mailto:geoff.bicknell at anu.edu.au>

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Prof. Geoffrey Bicknell
Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Australian National University
E: Geoff.Bicknell at anu.edu.au T: +61 (0)2 6125 9088
M: +61 (0)402 302 802 W: http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/~geoff