Post-doctoral Fellow in Astronomy/astrophysics

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Fulltime 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Fixed-Term position (3 years from November 2023)
  • Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
The Fellow will conduct research in their chosen field of astronomy and astrophysics.

This may be independent research or in collaboration with others, but a leading role in any research project is expected.


Engagement opportunities include outreach with the Observatory, which hosts Ngāi Tahu's Dark Sky Project; an annual Astronomy School for high school students; mentorship of undergraduate Snowden Scholars; and undergraduate teaching and supervising experience (capped at 15% of time).

Starting salary is NZ$85,000 p.a. The Fellowship also includes $15,000 p.a. independent research fund and airfare to NZ. The nominal start date is 1 November 2023; flexibility is possible.

Mōu | Who You Are

The three-year research fellowship is open to any area of astronomy and astrophysics; applicants should be nearing submission or within 4 years of their PhD.

People from historically marginalized communities are particularly encouraged to apply.


Applicants should be active researchers in any branch of astronomy or astrophysics, including planetary studies in the solar system and cosmology.

To be successful in this position you will ideally have the following:

  • A strong research background
  • Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
  • A publication track record as well as experience with preparation and delivery of quality oral presentations to a wide range of audiences is essential
  • A proven ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts (both orally and in writing) to a wide variety or groups including scientific and nonscientific audiences
  • The ability to work creatively and independently

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences | Te Kura Matū is one of the largest Schools at the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha.

The School sits on a solid foundation, built on 150 years of academic tradition.

The School has a wide array of academic, technical and administrative staff from very diverse backgrounds, who share the common goal of actively searching for innovative solutions to the problems facing New Zealand and the World.

The School has a dynamic research community in New Zealand's second-largest city

Our research strengths include:

astro-particle & high-energy physics; black hole studies & cosmology; dark matter; exoplanets & planetary systems; galactic archaeology; microlensing; Solar System small bodies; stellar systems & populations; supernovae & transients; and variable & pulsating stars.

Major collaborations include Comet Interceptor, DART, 4MOST, GALAH, IceCube, IAU-CPS, KMTNet, LISA, LSST, and SALT.

We operate UC's Mt John Observatory with four telescopes:
a 1-m with a high-res fibre-led echelle spectrograph, 1.8-m with 2.2 sq. deg. imager and two 0.6-m.

For more information about our team, please visit us at Physical and Chemical Sciences | University of Canterbury

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.


The University of Canterbury is committed to accessible higher education, service to community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender, or ethnicity.

The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.


What we offer

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supportive working environment
  • Generous annual leave provisions and competitive salary
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more
  • The starting salary for this position is $85,000 (pa)_

The closing date for this position is: 15th
July 2023 (midnight, NZ time):

  • Applications will be reviewed after the close date._

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Please identify a School mentor in UC SPCS and discuss your proposed research program with them.

Only then submit a cover letter, resume, 2-page research statement linking plans to this post with contacts for three referees and your mentor's statement of support.


For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Prof Rudi Marquez-Mazlin to discuss the opportunities associated with this position.


For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government's official Covid-19 website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.


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