About the company:
This company is a national organisation with a focus on operating national landmark research infrastructure, undertaking leading-edge research, delivering innovative scientific services, and providing specialised advice to government, industry, academia, and other research organisations.
About the role: We are currently seeking an
ADS Beamline Scientist who displays initiative, drive, and passion for problem solving to join the team on a
6-month maternity leave contract. Reporting to the Beamline Group Manager, this role is an opportunity to work within the ADS beamline science, and broader project teams, to contribute to the design, build and commissioning of these new beamlines. Once the ADS beamlines are operational, the Beamline Science team will operate, maintain and develop the beamlines, supporting and growing an external user community from across Australia, NZ, Singapore and beyond. They will also undertake personal research, industry engagement and outreach activities aligned to the strategic goals of the organisation.
Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:- Working within a dynamic team of experts and developing new research applications.
- Providing scientific and technical support, advice, and training to national and international synchrotron beamline users.
- Contribute expertise and knowledge to the development of plans and processes for the beamlines, and wider facility.
- Engage with the Australian and international scientific community to develop a thriving synchrotron research user base.
- Undertake a personal research program which increases your own capacity for beamline usage.
- Promote and develop outreach activities within the ADS beamline team, and on behalf of the wider facility.
To be successful in this position you will have: - A PhD in physics, materials science, engineering, chemistry, geology or related fields with post-doctoral experience.
- A good working knowledge of X-ray diffraction, data acquisition and analysis (e.g. Rietveld refinement), of data to produce impactful outcomes.
- Ability to collaborate with the user community and keep up with the latest research in relevant fields.
- Experience accessing large research facilities, including familiarity with risk assessment, experimental planning and/or sample environment development would be advantageous.
- Ability to work independently, manage time to meet objectives and troubleshoot problems on complex systems.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
You must be an Australian Citizen to apply Applications will close on Friday 28th March 2025.
Note, this position is also subject to a security assessment and medical check.
Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Deborah or Linda on 9040 1630 With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.