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Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate in Gravitational Microlensing at University of Canterbury University of Canterbury in New Zealand

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

This is a 2.25-year, full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral/research associate position. Salary is NZ$89,608 p.a. for a Post-Doctoral Fellow or NZ$74,770 p.a. for a Research Associate if the doctorate is not yet awarded. Start date is nominally March to September 2027, with some flexibility.

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

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New Zealand

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University of Canterbury

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Keywords

Computer Science
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Gravitational Lensing
Time-domain Astronomy
Programming Language
Black Hole
Physics

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Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate in Gravitational Microlensing at the University of Canterbury (School of Physical and Chemical Sciences), Christchurch, New Zealand.

This fixed-term, full-time position is for 2.25 years and is expected to start in 2027 (nominally March to September 2027, with some flexibility). The project is part of Professor Michael Albrow’s research team and involves external collaborators working on the analysis of gravitational microlensing data from NASA’s Roman Galactic Bulge Time Domain Survey (GBTDS).

The research focus is on detecting and characterizing dark lensing objects, including free-floating planets and black holes, at both individual-object and population levels. This is a strong opportunity for candidates interested in astronomy, astrophysics, time-domain astronomy, and large astronomical data analysis.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must have a PhD in Astronomy or a closely related field, or be nearing completion of a relevant doctoral degree. Strong scientific programming and data analysis skills are required. Experience with microlensing data is preferred, but applicants with expertise in other time-domain astronomy or large astronomical datasets are encouraged to apply. Excellent problem-solving ability and strong written/verbal English communication are also expected.

Funding: salary is NZ$89,608 p.a. for a Post-Doctoral Fellow, or NZ$74,770 p.a. for a Research Associate if the doctorate has not yet been awarded.

Deadline: 15 November 2026 (midnight, NZ time).

How to apply: review the full advert and submit your application through the University of Canterbury job page. Use the official job link for the application portal and further instructions.

Funding details

This is a 2.25-year, full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral/research associate position. Salary is NZ$89,608 p.a. for a Post-Doctoral Fellow or NZ$74,770 p.a. for a Research Associate if the doctorate is not yet awarded. Start date is nominally March to September 2027, with some flexibility.

What's required

Applicants must have a PhD in Astronomy or a closely related field, or be nearing completion of a relevant doctoral qualification. Strong and demonstrated scientific programming and data analysis skills are required. Experience with microlensing data is preferred, though expertise in other time-domain astronomy or large astronomical datasets is also welcomed. Excellent problem-solving skills and strong written and verbal English communication are expected, along with the ability to work creatively and independently.

How to apply

Read the full advert and apply through the University of Canterbury job posting. Use the provided job link to access the application portal and submission instructions. The closing date is 15 November 2026 at midnight NZ time.

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