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Job Advertisement: Closing Date 15th September 2008 Post Doctoral Fellow in Observational Cosmology Faculty of Science SCHOOL OF PHYSICS REF. 6000 Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship within the Department of Astrophysics at the University of New South Wales to undertake research programs in the search for cosmological variations of the laws of Nature. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong background in observational and theoretical cosmology, experience with high resolution optical spectroscopy, and extensive experience with computing, statistical and numerical methods. The Fellow will be based at the UNSW campus in Sydney. Rated as having one of the highest standards of living in the world, Sydney offers warm weather, great food, a vibrant cosmopolitan, multicultural lifestyle and an active cultural community. Salary range for Post-Doctoral Fellow is A$65,503 - A$70,062 per year (plus 17% employer superannuation plus leave loading) This is a fixed-term appointment for 3 years. Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria in their application. Women and people from equity groups are encouraged to apply. For further enquiries, please contact Professor John Webb on +61 2 9385 5578 or email [log in to unmask] For the Information Package go to: http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/11070802.html Information on Dept of Astrophysics: http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/astro Other web links: http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/astro/research/PWAPR03webb.pdf http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/1991223.stm Applications close : 15 September 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Royal Astronomical Society Job List is provided free-of-charge through the JISC Mail Service. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the RAS cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or validity, either directly or by implication, of job advertisements or other information posted to this list. For more information about the Royal Astronomical Society visit the website at www.ras.org.uk. Royal Astronomical Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BQ, UK, tel. +44 (0)20 7734 3308, fax. +44 (0)20 7494 0166, www.ras.org.uk