Lecturer in Radio Astronomy
The University of Sydney
A full-time Level B continuing position, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Physics Exciting opportunity to join one of the leading physics schools in the country, with outstanding staff and students undertaking world-leading teaching and research Base Salary $132,533 - $157,381 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Physics at the University of Sydney is currently seeking
The current cycle is confirmed, the official application route is active and a closing date is recorded.
Source review was due 25/08/2026. Confirm details on the official page.
Vacancy terms
- Career stage
- Other research employment
- Employment type
- Not stated
- Contract
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- Contract ends
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- Original contract term
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- Schedule
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- Workplace
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- FTE
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- Salary
- Salary $132,533 - $157,381 + 17% superannuation (currency not stated)
- Department or school
- School of Physics Exciting
- Posted
- 14 Aug 2026
Responsibilities
The official vacancy has not provided a structured responsibilities list.
Qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
- The University values courage and creativity;
- openness and engagement;
- inclusion and diversity;
- and respect and integrity.
- As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer who has:
- a PhD or other research doctorate in a relevant field;
- a strong track record of research in astrophysics, with at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience;
- the skill to clearly express ideas and communicate within a team environment;
- · experience in and/or commitment to university-level teaching, including lecturing and course development;
- demonstrated vision and progress toward your own independent research program of original, high-quality, research.
- demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to motivate junior members of your team;
- evidence of developing capacity to contribute to governance, administration, and leadership in the higher education sector.
- Pre-employment checks and declarations
- Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.
- Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.
- Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
- If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
- EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive.
- We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve.
- We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ .
- We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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Requirements
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Preferred qualifications
- A track record of external funding success is an advantage;
Documents and steps
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Lecturer in Radio Astronomy
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