• Take the next step in your research career
  • Multiple positions
  • Ongoing (permanent) and Non-Ongoing (temporary) opportunities

The DST Early Career Researcher Opportunities Register is a portal for candidates to register their interest for ongoing (permanent) and non-ongoing (temporary) employment at the Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group.

With multiple positions available across DST’s research areas, DST is seeking applications from candidates with qualifications and experience in the following academic discipline areas:
• Aerospace/ Aeronautical Engineering, and Naval Architecture
• Computer Sciences, IT, Software Engineering, Telecommunications
• Electronic/ Electrical Engineering
• Psychology and Social Sciences
• Materials Science
• Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (including Robotics)
• Chemical, Radiological, Biological and Food Sciences
• Mathematics and Physics Early Career Researcher Opportunities are available to Australian Citizens who have:
• Graduated from a relevant undergraduate/ post-graduate degree and have more than 2-year’s relevant experience; or
• Recently attained a PhD or are awaiting their thesis results; or
• Graduated with a PhD and have up to 4-years’ relevant industry or academia experience.

For further information and to view a list of currently available Post-doctorate and Early Career Researcher Opportunities please visit:

https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/careers/job-vacancies

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How to apply: