Research Officer - School of Chemistry

• Full time, 18-month fixed term opportunity within the School of Chemistry

• Located on the Camperdown Campus at the Faculty of Science

• Base Salary $89K p.a. (HOE6) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Chemistry is currently seeking a Research Officer to provide technical knowledge and expertise to the Chief Investigator, Senior Research Academics and research team to support the research and/or requirements for the work area.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• actively contributing to research activities, designing research protocols, undertaking core aspects of research work, and contributing to analysis and key findings

• collating and recording research data, drawing insights and analyses, and reporting information from the research undertaken

• this may also include being responsible for any lab work carried out by students, while working in a laboratory.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Research Officer who has:

• an Honors Degree in Chemistry or related field

• experience in a research-intensive environment

• experience in synthetic organic or peptide chemistry and associated purification and characterization techniques

• experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, experimental design, and grant applications

• a working understanding and current knowledge of relevant aspects of the Work Health and Safety Policy and relevant legislation (including Safe Laboratory Practices for roles based in Laboratory)

• strong numeracy skills together with experience in controlling income/expenditure for reconciliation and managing invoice payments and purchases

• experience in carrying out literary searches, and preparing literary reviews for further analysis

• excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills

• strong problem-solving skills, paired with the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at [email protected]

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Applications Close

Thursday 26 May 2022 11:59 PM