Research Fellow (ICP-MS)

• Exciting opportunity for a researcher with significant ICP-MS experience to work in a multi-disciplinary research environment developing and supporting ICP-MS-based research programs
• Two-year, full-time, fixed term appointment with an immediate start (with possibility of extension depending on performance and funding)
• Salary range: Level B $102,983 – $121,864 p.a. plus superannuation depending on qualifications and experience

Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis

The Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA) comprises approximately 30 academic, research, technical and administrative staff supporting a diverse range of instrument platforms. The CMCA’s mission is to enable research excellence by providing access to world-class scientific infrastructure and expertise in characterisation to researchers and industry.

The Centre is home to the WA node of Microscopy Australia, a national consortium of advanced microscopy facilities that receives funding through the Federal Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). Facilities within the node include laser-ablation and solution ICP-MS, electron microscopy and microanalysis, optical microscopy (including super-resolution optical platforms), secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), X-ray microscopy, scanned probe microscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance. The facilities support a large and diverse research community that extends across the physical, biological and biomedical sciences, geoscience, and engineering.

The CMCA’s ICP-MS facility houses a suite of high-end ICP-MS instruments and laser systems, together with a purpose-built Ultra-Clean Room Laboratory and sample preparation equipment. The facility currently comprises Thermo Scientific Neptune Plus and NU Plasma 2 multi-collector systems, a Thermo Scientific Element XR high-resolution ICP-MS, and a X-series quadrupole ICP-MS, along with a 193 nm UV ArF excimer laser system. This cutting-edge research facility provides researchers with state-of-the-art high-precision, ultra-sensitive isotopic and trace element capabilities with a wide and growing range of applications including isotope tracing/dating for minerals and rocks, marine, environmental and climate change, environmental engineering, archaeology and medicine. The facility is complemented by UWA’s Ion Probe Facility (large-geometry SIMS and NanoSIMS), and electron microprobe and SEM capabilities.

About the opportunity

As an expert in ICP-MS techniques and their applications, you will work under the broad direction of the Microscopy Australia Facility Director to manage the ICP-MS laboratory, associated laser-ablation systems, and the clean room. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the ICP-MS laboratory, providing advice, training and ongoing support to researchers accessing the facility, and ensuring that the instruments and laboratory are performing at the highest possible standard. You will provide academic leadership by developing strategies for the sustainable operation of the facility and its future direction, including new instrument acquisitions, in consultation with key existing stakeholders.

You will support and engage in collaborative academic research with a broad range of users, locally, nationally and internationally, by providing support with data acquisition, processing and interpretation. You will also provide ICP-MS analytical services to commercial clients. You will be responsible for data quality and contribute to the protocols for the processing and statistical evaluation of data. You will also develop and maintain a quality management system for the laboratory.

About you

To succeed in this position, you will possess a positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to train and support a broad and diverse user community in all aspects of the ICP-MS workflow. You will be a flexible and adaptable individual who enjoys learning new concepts and skills, whilst taking every available opportunity to initiate and engage in collaborative research leading to high quality research outcomes and publications.

Full details of the key responsibilities and selection criteria are outlined in the position description.

Please note: When submitting your application, we request that you submit a curriculum vitae and a document clearly addressing the selection criteria. See the position description prior to applying:   POSITION DESCRIPTION [Research Fellow (ICP-MS)] - Position Number [508000] - Level [B].pdf

For more information regarding the position or a confidential discussion, please contact:

Closing date: Monday, 22 November 2021

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050.

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered.
• UWA has been awarded Platinum Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2019).
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.

Advertised:05 Nov 2021 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:22 Nov 2021 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time