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Closing: 24-Oct-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 11-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 24-Oct-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $111,154 - $124,619 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the X-Ray Analysis and Particle Characterisation lab, ensuring efficient resource allocation, proper maintenance of instrumentation, and compliance with safety regulations.
- Lead and manage a small team of instrument scientists, providing direction, conducting performance appraisals, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Train new users in the effective use of laboratory equipment, assist clients with experimental design, and provide expert guidance in data interpretation to ensure high-quality research outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Centre Director and Service Support Unit to develop strategic plans for the lab’s growth, secure ongoing funding, and manage the laboratory’s budget to support long-term operational success.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Engineering with a focus on Colloidal Science or Analytical X-ray methods, or equivalent experience in Particle Characterisation and/or Analytical X-ray methods.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in X-ray and particle characterisation techniques, with expertise in sample preparation, data processing, and equipment handling.
- Proven ability to manage and lead teams, including workload management, performance appraisals, and ensuring safety compliance in a laboratory environment.
- Strong experience in managing laboratory operations, including maintenance scheduling, troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, and working within a client-focused research platform.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports and effectively collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external research partners.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.
- You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Closing: 15-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 23-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- Level B – $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Support users on advanced electron microscopy equipment
- Collaborate closely with a diverse range of academics
- Manage and train users in Scanning electron microscopy and other related techniques
- Carry out high quality research developing testing /techniques in the field of surface, volume and/or elemental analysis
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the instrumentation and procedure the appointee will be responsible for
- Prepare and present technical reports, conference and seminar papers and publications associated with research projects
- Contribute to training, scientific mentoring and supervision of students
- Oversee the day-to-day use and maintenance of the surface and analytical instrumentation
Requirements
- A PhD in Science, Engineering, or related discipline
- Advanced postdoctoral experience and expertise in SEM and/or TEM and elemental analysis
- Postdoctoral research experience in using scanning electron microscopes and related equipment
- Advanced hand-on research experience in electron microscopy and elemental analysis
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check
- Current valid work rights for Australia
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Subsidised health and wellbeing services
- Fitness and cultural clubs
- Myki discounts
- 25% discount on graduate courses to staff and their immediate families
- Generous leave provisions
Notes
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits.
Closing: 22-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Ipswich campus
Salary
- Total full-time remuneration $128,506 pa (pro-rated). Includes salary of $108,581 pa (pro-rated), employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading.
Responsibilities
- Produce focused, mixed methods research outputs that contribute to high quality fundamental or applied research to meet the requirements of Work Package 1.
- Oversee higher degree research supervision and completions.
- Engage in externally funded research projects and/or secure external research funding.
- Develop external relationships with academics from partnered institutions and research centres, in addition to community and industry representatives.
- Participate in impactful engagement and service activities linked to the Research Project.
Requirements
- Relevant qualifications in a related field.
- Knowledge of the provision and evaluation of psychosocial support services and associated health, social services, legislative and community sectors relevant to marginalised populations and/or project target population with IVSC.
- Professional experience and/or research expertise in a relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in publishing impactful research that advances understanding of marginalised/vulnerable populations or delivery of targeted services or psychosocial interventions.
- High level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, relating well to people at all levels using diplomacy, tact and sound judgement.
Benefits
- Employer super contributions of 17%.
- Annual leave loading.
Notes
- Part-time, fixed-term appointment until January 2029 (20.6 hours/week).
- Reference Number: 0176_08/24.
- To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
Closing: 24-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 13-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 24-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- Level A: AUD $105,518 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Conduct internationally competitive research in dark matter direct detection, resulting in publications in high impact journals
- Collaborate on this research with other Melbourne research personnel
- Actively participate in research seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings in their area of expertise as opportunities arise
- Assist and actively contribute, under the guidance of senior academics, to the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies
Requirements
- Completion of a PhD in physics in either dark matter detection, high energy physics, or Astro particle physics
- Demonstrated experience in the development of software, data acquisition systems or instrumentation for particle physics experiments
- Demonstrated ability to prepare research reports and manuscripts for publication
- Demonstrated ability to develop, administer and see through to completion appropriately designed research projects with limited supervision
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is available for this position.