OpenFieldAdelaide Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Space Systems & Small-Sat Design
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment contributing to the Australian Space Agency ecosystem, designing payload integration and telemetry for low-Earth orbit CubeSats.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems, or Applied Physics
- English language proficiency
- Fluent academic English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Peer-reviewed publications in satellite orbital mechanics, attitude control, or thermal modeling
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Academic Level B salary AUD $98,500 – $116,000 per annum plus 17% superannuation
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- N/A (Salaried research appointment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official South Australian Institute of Business & Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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