Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Stratospheric Physics

unsw

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time$162k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12

Based in AustraliaVisa sponsorship offered

Core

Leading research and teaching in stratospheric physics while directing a balloon launching station in Alice Springs.

Role type

Senior academic researcher and station director (Stratospheric Physics)

Builds

Stratospheric balloon flights, research publications, and educational curriculum

Domain

Atmospheric physics and space science

Required skills

Atmospheric physics, electronics, stratospheric ballooning, curriculum development, research funding, project management, stakeholder collaboration

Preferred skills

National/international research leadership

Technologies

Balloon launch systems, atmospheric instrumentation

Responsibilities

Conduct stratospheric balloon flights, supervise students, secure research funding, lead publications, manage station operations, develop curriculum

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties

About unsw

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.