Postdoctoral Fellow in Lunar Positioning and Timing

This role is based in Australia.

About the role

The School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at the University of New South Wales is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to a funded project focused on positioning and timing in a lunar context. In this role, you will undertake research across time transfer, orbit determination and Doppler positioning, working closely with the project team to progress defined research activities. This position will provide an opportunity to develop your research expertise and contribute to high-quality scholarly outputs.

You will support the publication and presentation of research findings, participate in relevant conferences and workshops, and assist with the supervision of research students where required. The role reports to Prof Andrew Dempster and Dr Yang Yang and has no direct reports.

Pay

AUD $118,467 to $126,711 per annum + 17% superannuation

Schedule

• Full time
• Fixed-term contract – 3 years

Location

Kensington – Sydney, Australia

About Us

UNSW is a world-leading institution recognised for its scale, prestige, and impact. With strong industry engagement and partnerships across sectors, UNSW provides a unique environment where academic expertise translates into real-world outcomes. The university is home to cutting-edge research that drives innovation and societal progress, while its excellence in teaching ensures students are prepared to lead in their fields. For academics, UNSW offers an outstanding platform to flourish — combining world-class facilities, collaborative networks, and a culture of innovation that supports both career growth and meaningful contributions to the wider community.

The UNSW School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications is one of Australia's largest and most prestigious schools of its kind. Home to more than 1,500 students and over 40 academic staff, the School is internationally recognised for excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement across electrical engineering, telecommunications, robotics, communications, and emerging technologies.

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Skills & Experience

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.