Currently Available Positions
Currently, we are unable to offer any new postdoctoral appointments for 2005. However, we welcome interested suitably qualified people wishing to work at the University of Tasmania to contact us as there are a number of externally funded positions available to be taken at UTas. External funding sources is available for both short and long term postdoctoral positions/visits and include:
ARC Fellowships
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has a number of annual Fellowships offered through the Dicovery Programme. There are four levels of Fellowship: APD (3 years at ~$45K/year), ARF/QEII (5 years at ~$50 K/yr), and APF (5 years at ~$80K/yr + 17% superannuation). Preference is generally given to Australians and permanent residents at the APF level; QEII Fellowships are evaluated on an open basis for nationalities. If you are interested in applying for such a position at UTas it is important to contact us well in advance of the deadline as the application process is extenstive and there are several internal deadlines that we must adhere too before the final submission can be sent.
National Science Foundation International PDFs
The MPS Distinguished International Postdoctoral Research Fellowships program, run by the National Science Foundation in the USA provides special opportunities for postdoctoral investigators to conduct research projects abroad as MPS Distinguished International Postdoctoral Research Fellows (MPS-DRF). The objective of this activity is to provide talented recent doctoral recipients in the mathematical and physical sciences an effective means of establishing international collaborations in the early stages of their careers, thereby facilitating and enhancing connections between the U.S. science and engineering community and its international counterparts. By providing the resources needed to establish collaborations with potential for long-term impact, this activity is aimed at recognizing and supporting future leaders. The deadline for submissions is in November of any given year.
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science funds young Japanese postdoctoral researchers for conducting research at foreign universities or research institutions for a period of two years. The fellowship covers travel expenses, a stipend, and a research grant. Typically, 100 of these fellowships are awarded. Deadlines are usually in May, but are dependent upon the Japanese university through which the student/postdoc is applying.
Royal Society
The Royal Society of London funds UK citizens for short (~3month) study visits and postdoctoral fellowships for 1 year. The short visits have a deadline 3months before the start of the planned visit, and the fellowships have a deadline in May of each year. Awards include tax free income and return economy airfare.
IAU Commission 38
The International Astronomical Union Commission 38 operates a grant scheme to fund travel for astronomers to spend at least 3 months in an institution other then their own. The grant usually only covers the cost of the return airfare. Applications are accepted at any time.
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