Postdoctoral Fellow in Lunar Positioning and Timing

The Opportunity

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 the Prof Andrew Dempster and Dr Yang Yang and has no direct reports.

• Salary, Level A – AUD $118,467 to $126,711 per annum + 17% superannuation
• 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. For further information about our School, please visit - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/electrical-engineering-telecommunications

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. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

To Apply: Please click the “Apply Now” button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

For role-specific inquiries, please contact Prof Andrew Depmster

E: a.dempster@unsw.edu.au

Or Dr Yang Yang

E: yang.yang16@unsw.edu.au

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Eugene Aves (Talent Acquisition Partner)

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.