Beamline Scientist
Position Overview
- Ongoing | Full Time
- A competitive salary package will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience | Generous Employer Superannuation Contribution
- Located at Australian Synchrotron, Clayton, Victoria
- Exciting and challenging opportunity to apply your expertise, professional, and interpersonal skills at one of Australia’s landmark scientific research facilities
About the Opportunity
The Nanoprobe Beamline Scientist role is an opportunity to develop innovative experimental synchrotron X-ray microscopy techniques at a world-class scientific facility.
You will work on the Nanoprobe beamline – a 100-meter-long hard X-ray microscope at the ANSTO Australian Synchrotron. The Nanoprobe beamline is currently being built and is due to come online in mid-2026. Once in operation, the Nanoprobe team will join three other teams in the Microscopy Beamline Group — Infrared Microspectroscopy (IRM), Terahertz - Far Infrared (THz), and X-ray Fluorescence Microscopy (XFM).
In this role you will work together with the beamline team and other teams across the synchrotron to deliver and then operate the Nanoprobe beamline. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with scientists, researchers, and industry partners across a wide array of disciplines, providing them with unique opportunities to innovate using cutting-edge scientific technology.
About You
This role is ideal for you if you enjoy engaging with people, being hands-on, continuous learning, and working collaboratively. In this position, we will support you to develop and grow your knowledge of the capabilities, techniques, and instrumentation within the Microscopy Group. Together we will contribute to scientific outcomes to benefit people and the environment. Your insights are important to us and will contribute to developing our teams and the organisation.
To solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes, and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.
Your Duties and Responsibilities
For selection criteria for this role, please refer to the table at the end of this document.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide scientific and technical support, advice and training to national and international synchrotron beamline users.
- Develop expertise and knowledge to assist in the completion of the Nanoprobe beamline and development of plans and processes to move into user operations.
- Engage with colleagues and the Australian scientific community to develop a thriving synchrotron research community for the Nanoprobe beamline.
- Undertake research which increases own capacity for beamline usage and understanding, and improves scientific visibility of the profile and facilities of the Australian Synchrotron.
- Promote and develop outreach activities within the Beamline Group, and on behalf of the Australian Synchrotron and ANSTO, including participating in professional forums and other professional associations in line with your interests.
- Ensure appropriate policy, procedures, and guidelines are adhered to associated with the beamline and facility in particular in relation to WHS, radiation safety and equipment.
Please click here to view the Position Description.
Key Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria responses will be used by the Selection Committee when evaluating your application. The criteria marked as ‘professional skills and personal attributes’ will be assessed at the interview stage.
Please ensure you include responses (up to 600 words total) to the five 'qualifications and experience' key selection criteria below in your application.
Qualifications and experience (assessed at application stage)
Applicants will be required to meet the qualifications and technical expertise requirements for their application to be considered further.
- PhD in a relevant field of science (e.g. physics, materials science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, etc) [Essential]. Post-doctoral or equivalent experience in a relevant area of research. [Desirable]
- Hands-on experience with, and a good understanding of, X-ray techniques, synchrotron methods, and/or analytical instrumentation, including the ability to acquire, process, analyse, and interpret data. [Essential] Experience in X-ray fluorescence and/or coherent diffraction methods including ptychography. [Desirable]
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively and willingly share knowledge and information with colleagues, users and other stakeholders. [Essential]
- Demonstrated ability to produce scientific or research outcomes. [Essential]
- Strong customer focus [Essential]. Experience in a user-, teaching, or service-based environment supporting clients or students. [Desirable]
Professional Skills and Personal Attribute Selection Criteria (assessed at interview stage)
These selection criteria will be assessed at the interview stage only, and do not require responses in your application.
- Personal qualities that will add value to a diverse team. [Essential]
- Ability to work independently and able to plan and manage time to meet deadlines and objectives. [Essential]
- Ability to train and teach others. [Essential]
- Initiative and drive, and the ability to learn and solve problems in a dynamic environment, independently and in teams. [Essential]
- Strong organisational skills and ability to follow procedures and guidelines. [Essential]
- Good technical and instrumentation skills. Experience with programming or scientific computing. [Desirable]
About Us
ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.
Our team is committed to providing expert guidance, service, and promoting safe working practices to all user groups and clients. We also prioritise building inclusive communities and fostering productive relationships. Collaboration and effective communication are core values, and we are dedicated to engaging with the community to showcase the impact of our scientific achievements through compelling stories. Additionally, we provide pathways for professional development and learning to support your growth and career development.
Benefits of Working with Us
ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians.
We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:
- Training, development and mentoring opportunities
- Performance based salary increases
- Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions
If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!
How to Apply
Please ensure you include responses (up to 600 words total) to the five 'qualifications and experience' key selection criteria in your application.
For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or email Dr Emily Finch (finche@ansto.gov.au) or Dr Martin de Jonge (martind@ansto.gov.au).
For all other queries please contact ANSTO Talent Acquisition on (02) 9717 3359.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: 10 November 2024 at 11:59pm.
All applicants must be Australian citizens.