Electron Microscope Unit and Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre Opportunities

  • New positions – Associate Director Snr Research Associate/Fellow (Cryo-Transmission)
  • Influence and support advancements in electron microscopy
  • Potential for future career development

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The Organisation

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.

The Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre sees the colocation of major research instrumentation in the university in purpose-built high-grade facilities for the study of the structure and composition of biological, chemical and physical materials.

The Electron Microscope Unit (EMU) is a central research and research training facility. It has 18 major instruments and will be acquiring a new dedicated biological cryo-TEM in early 2018. The Unit is a founding member of theAustralian Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF). This facility acts as the peak body for nanostructural analysis in Australia and combines the resources of over $70M of instrumentation and 100 staff across 6 national nodes

The Opportunities

UNSW is making a significant investment in the Electron Microscopy Unit - new microscopes and sample preparation equipment, additional staff and a new dedicated space in a new building. This level of investment is rare and the team will have the opportunity to create a lasting legacy at UNSW.

Associate Director Electron Microscopy #58234

You will take a leading role in further developing the Electron Microscope Unit including:

  • Assist with the strategic planning for the future of the facility
  • High-level researcher support and training, supervision and mentoring of other facility staff
  • An independent research portfolio in electron microscopy will be an important component of the job andas such the position will have a cross-appointment to a relevant school/faculty of UNSW.
  • Ongoing position

Snr Research Associate/Snr ResearchFellow, Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscopy#58477

The purchase, in partnership with the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, of an advanced Cryo-transmission electron microscope has created this opportunity. Responsibilities include:

  • Expertise in the use of cryo-transmission electron microscopy
  • Provide advice, design and perform research experiments in collaboration with research groups across the University.
  • Contribute to the development of new electron microscopy applications for research as a member of interdisciplinary collaborations
  • 3 year fixed-term contract

About the successful applicants:

You have dedicated yourself to research and are looking for the next leap forward in technology to lead the exploration that comes with it. Specific responsibilities include:

  • PhD and academic research experience
  • Supervisory experience within a multi-disciplinary research environment
  • A collaborative scientist with a record of contribution to the community
  • Demonstrating your success securing external funding to further ongoing research

To apply: Click on the relevant link below to view the position description and make your application. Please note all documentation must be in pdf format.

Associate Director #58234

Snr Research Associate/Snr Research Fellow, Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscopy #58477

Contact

Professor Richard Tilley

Director– Electron Microscope Unit and AMMRF node

Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, Division of Research

T+61 (2) 9385 4435

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Applications close: 11:59pm, 14thAugust2017

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. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.