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Level B ($114,917 to $135,932) per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.

Fixed-term position available for 53 months available

The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Radiation Innovation (RadInnovate) is led by The Australian National University (ANU) in collaboration with the University of South Australia (UniSA) and the University of Adelaide (UA). The Training Centre boasts participation from over 16 partners spanning industry and government sectors, including Research and Development Corporations (RDCs), industry representatives, Commonwealth, State, and Territory governments, as well as research and technology organisations.

We are seeking to attract an outstanding applicant who has the expertise in radiation sciences who will be expected to undertake research, education and service (including outreach). The research aspect of the position would include undertaking quality research activities and providing research leadership, including supporting the professional development of colleagues and need a record of research achievement as demonstrated by publications, conference papers and other research activities. For the education part of the position we are looking for someone with the ability and willingness to assist in the supervision of students working on research projects.

To be successful you will need:

1. A doctoral qualification in radiation-based physics, radiochemistry, medical radiations or related subjects. Advanced skills in radiation science and technology.

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2. Demonstrated experience in radiation modelling, including Monte Carlo simulations, dosimetry and radiation protection.
    
3. Demonstrated ability and experience in undertaking quality research activities and providing research leadership, including supporting the professional development of colleagues.
   
   
4. A record of research achievement as demonstrated by publications, conference papers and other research activities such as technical reports to senior government and/or industry, and an ability and commitment to contribute to bids for competitive external funding.
   
   
5. The ability and willingness to assist in the supervision of students working on research projects.
   
   
6. The ability to work as part of a team in a cross-disciplinary academic environment, an awareness or willingness to learn and incorporate the principles of socially responsible research, and an ability to meet deadlines.
   
   
7. High-level organisational skills and experience in managing projects with multiple priorities, monitoring workflow and in managing resources to meet objectives, timelines and deadlines.
   
   
8. Excellent oral and written English language skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of staff and students in a cross-disciplinary academic environment and to foster respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels.

Desirable characteristics:

1. Proven ability to create and foster strong links with relevant industry, business, community and government organisations.
   
   
2. Evidence of experience relevant to the Training Centre's research areas would be an advantage.

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The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 20 November 2025

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Professor Nigel Spooner
School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
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The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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