Beamline Scientist

About the company:

This company is a national organisation with a focus on undertaking leading-edge research, operating National and Landmark research infrastructure, delivering innovative scientific services, and providing specialised advice to government, industry, academia, and other research organisations.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Powder Diffraction Beamline Scientist who displays initiative, drive, and passion for problem solving to join the team on a 12 month contract role. Reporting to the Principle Scientist, this role will be responsible for delivering outcomes for the operation, maintenance and development of the beamlines; as well as managing tasks and mentoring the activities of their junior colleagues such as postdocs and students.

Main duties:

• Provide scientific and technical support, advice and training to beamline users.
• Reduce and correct user data and provide advice or further data processing and interpretation.
• Advise and collaborate on the operational, technical development and the maintenance of the beamline, endstation(s) and their affiliated workspaces.
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders
• Promotion and development of outreach activities within the Beamline Group.
• Determine acquisitions and manage procurement of specialised equipment to maintain and increase new capabilities of the beamline.
• Administer safe working practices and policies at the beamline and affiliated workspaces including the office, to ensure users and staff are working in a safe place.
• Work collaboratively to share scientific expertise to contribute to the research culture within the company
• Advise, assist, promote and execute beamline workshops to actively grow the community and increase beamline productivity.
• Execute administrative tasks related to the beamline user program, operation and documentation, development and maintenance.
• Undertake specific beamline responsibilities as assigned by the Beamline Group Manager

To be successful in this position you will have:

• A PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline is essential.
• Strong knowledge of relevant synchrotron techniques, instrumentation, and data processing and analysis. Experience using the PD Beamline will be highly regarded.
• Hands-on technical capability. Experience with scientific programming, developing hardware and controls systems, is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems on complex systems with agility and resilience in real-time.
• Good customer services focus with a positive and solution-oriented attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to produce scientific outcomes and the ability to develop scientific collaborations with external groups.
• Effective communication skills and proven ability to liaise with people at all levels. Ability to clearly and effectively instruct and transfer knowledge to users and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• Demonstrated ability to follow policy, procedures and guidelinesIn addition, you will be a driven individual who is not afraid to go that extra mile and will possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

In addition, you will be a driven individual who is not afraid to go that extra mile and will possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

How to Apply:

Click on the “Apply Now” button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Note: Applications only accepted from Australian / NZ residents with valid Australian work rights or temporary residents on work visas e.g. Working Holiday Visa.

For more information please call Joanna or Aphrodite on 03 9040 1630.

How to Register with Evolve:

For upcoming positions please click on the “Apply Now” button. By applying to any of our roles you will also be registered for future positions unless you request not to be.

Why Evolve Scientific Recruitment?

Evolve is an award winning agency specialising in scientific/technical recruitment in: Pharmaceutical, Food, Biotechnology, Chemical, Petrochemical, Environmental and Mining.