UNSW Sydney 
Sydney, Australia Offer Summary
UNSW Sydney invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Physics, based in Sydney, Australia. This full-time role focuses on the asteroseismology of solar-like oscillating stars within Prof Dennis Stello’s astrophysics team. The position involves conducting research using data from space missions like Kepler and TESS, developing software analysis tools for large datasets, and publishing findings in leading journals. Candidates must hold a PhD in Astrophysics with expertise in stellar modeling and advanced data analysis. Responsibilities include mentoring graduate students and collaborating across disciplines. The offer provides a salary of $118K-$126K plus superannuation and leave loading, for a fixed term of two years with potential extension. Applications close October 26th, 2026.
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Project Description
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The School of Physics is one of the leading Physics schools in Australia. It offers a world class undergraduate physics degree, as well as a postgraduate PhD research program for over 50 students. 33 academic staff conduct theoretical and experimental research in quantum physics, astrophysics, fundamental physics; and condensed matter physics. UNSW is an international leader in quantum computing research and hosts the ARC Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology.
This position is part of a team led by Prof Dennis Stello within the astrophysics group at UNSW-Sydney’s School of Physics. Astrophysics at UNSW currently has 11 permanent academic staff working on Exoplanets, Stellar evolution, Galactic archaeology, Galaxies, and Cosmology. Professor Stello’s team works predominantly on the asteroseismology of solar-like oscillating stars, including applications on planet-hosting stars, stellar clusters, and Galactic archaeology (https://newt.phys.unsw.edu.au/~dstello/).
THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.
About the role
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About the successful applicant
To be successful in this role you will have:
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
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Contact:
Dennis Stello
E:d.stello@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: October 26th, 2026
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