Technical Officer - XRD Laboratory

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Research Administration support, Laboratory Technician

 The Opportunity

• Join a Go8 university that’s globally recognised for making an impact
• 2-year fixed term contract, potential for extension
• $90,566 - $96.613 + 17% super + leave loading 

The XRD Laboratory provides training and scientific support services to internal and external research groups, as well as commercial clients. The laboratory specialises in X-ray diffraction instrumentation for analysis of bulk microcrystalline powders, thin-films and single crystals. The Technical Officer is a member of the scientific team in the Solid State and Elemental Analysis (SSEA) Unit providing support to users of the facility, and instrument maintenance, and experiment set-up for the two senior scientific officers in the laboratory. The Technical Officer reports to the Head, SSEA, and has no direct reports. 

The Organisation

The X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) facility hosts nine X-ray diffractometers across two laboratories with a computer facility for offline data processing. The diffractometers comprise two Bragg Brentano geometry powder instruments (one copper, one cobalt X-ray source), two copper X-ray source thin-film instruments, two copper X-ray source rotating-anode thin-film instruments, a silver X-ray source instrument with a position sensitive detector and two molybdenum source single-crystal instruments.

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About the successful applicant:

You have a relevant tertiary qualification and experience in a discipline involving extensive use of X-ray diffraction instrumentation and its applications in chemical, physical or materials science.  You can demonstrate your excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) including liaison with diverse groups of people from varying disciplines and backgrounds. Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training is also a requirement. 

To apply:  If supporting users and maintaining the XRD laboratory is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter, addressing Skills and Experience required in the Position Description via the APPLY button.  Please note applications sent to the contact will not be accepted.

Contact

Shiree Thomas

Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

T:02 9065 7058

Applications close: 11:55pm, Sunday 30th January 2022

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention, and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.

UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).

Advertised:18 Jan 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:30 Jan 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time