Technical Officer

1 week ago

Canberra, Australia Australian National University Full time

**Classification**: ANU Officer 7 (Technical)

**Salary package**:$105,219 - $110,489 per annum plus 17% superannuation

**Term**:Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- This position is _continuing (contingent funded)_. The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 3 June 2027._

**Working at ANU**

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
- Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
- Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
- Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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**A Diverse and Inclusive Team**

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**The Position**

This is a key role in a friendly, multi-disciplinary team, providing analytical services and research support for the ANU’s OreAI Facility and Professor Mark Knackstedt’s research group. The Electron Microscopist will report to the Senior Microanalyst and will sit under the Research School of Physics, Material Physics Department.

With no two days being the same, this role is integral to the delivery of analytical services within the OreAI Facility and micro-XCT team, in particular, the characterisation of rocks and other solid-state materials with Scanning Electron Microscopy as well as other techniques, tuning and calibration of apparatus as required, and sample preparation. Key aspects of the role are the optimization of the instruments, in particular SEM, for high-quality analyses and mapping, interpretation of complex analytical data sets and the communication of results to a range of stakeholders, as well as user training.

**The Person**

We are looking for a qualified technician or researcher with several years of experience in the characterisation of solid-state materials with respect to their composition and texture, with a high proficiency in Scanning Electron Microscopy (EDS, BSE), including expertise in analysis, instrument maintenance, technical diagnostics and user training.

We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and clients. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key.

**To Apply**

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

- A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
- No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments

**The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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