Research Fellow in Supernova Explosions & Radiative Transfer Modelling Full-time

Research Fellow in Supernova Explosions & Radiative Transfer Modelling

Join the ARC Discovery Project “Ascertaining the explosion mechanism of stripped‑envelope supernovae” led by Associate Professor Bernhard Mueller in the School of Physics & Astronomy.

The Research Fellow will conduct research related to the light curves and spectropolarimetry of Type Ib/c supernovae using radiative transfer models. You will also be expected to connect to the broader activities of the Monash Stellar Explosions group and its international collaborators in supernova theory, stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis, and multi-messenger astronomy.

The successful candidate will have:

• Expertise in astrophysical radiative transfer and computational fluid dynamics
• Demonstrated expertise in the theory and phenomenology of supernova explosions
• Experience in comparing model predictions of observed transient data
• Experience in software development with larger scientific codes; in particular, expertise in Fortran, C, Python, and/or build systems are of advantage

This is an exceptional opportunity for an emerging researcher to make high‑impact contributions to one of astrophysics' most compelling open questions.