Research Fellow

**Company Description**

**Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland**

Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia and undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences.

At Te Kura Mātai Ahupūngao | Department of Physics, we perform cutting-edge research across fundamental and applied physics. We work to understand how black holes are formed by massive stars, how the Earth’s climate is changing, and how bacterial colonies grow and thrive. We also use our knowledge of physics to create new tools and technologies, creating new devices for cubesats and building instruments to diagnose illnesses in living tissue. The Department has a strong focus on photonics research, with specific topics ranging from theoretical quantum optics to the development of new laser technologies.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

The position supports the larger international BPASS collaboration in astronomy and astrophysics. The project is supported by a Marsden Fund Research grant. We seek applicants with excellent collaborative skills with the ability to effectively mentor students, and who can contribute to an environment that supports equity and inclusion.

This is a three-year, fixed-term position.

**Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills**
- PhD in physics, astronomy, or other relevant discipline
- Several years relevant research experience including PhD
- Expertise in numerical simulations in astrophysical or cosmological settings, fundamental physics, and cosmology.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

**Additional Information**

**_Covid-19 Vaccination_**
- The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students. A_ll students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy _here_ _._

**_Overseas Applicants_**

**_Equity_