Instrument Scientist: Small Angle Neutron Scattering (Quokka)

at  ANSTO

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Ongoing | Full Time | $107k - $120k +15.4% super
• Lucas Heights location I Health & Wellbeing Programs I Generous leave provisions
• Exciting opportunity to be involved in the operation of one of the world-leading neutron scattering facilities and to perform cutting-edge science experiments.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The OPAL reactor provides neutrons to a suite of neutron-scattering instruments within the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering (ACNS), the leading neutron scattering facility in the Southern Hemisphere. We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic and curious candidate to carry out instrument scientist duty on the Quokka Small Angle Neutron Scattering machine.
The instrument scientist will assist external users to conduct the experiments, to provide advice, where needed, on the design of the experiments and following data analysis. The instrument scientist will collaborate with domestic and international researchers, and to participate in maintenance and improvements of the instrument.

ABOUT US

Australian Center for Neutron Scattering at ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits in nearly all areas of science, studying structure and dynamics of materials at nano-level.
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.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

ANSTO is the unique organisation, and being and employer at ACNS is a rare chance to fulfil the ambitions to work on the world-class instrumentation and have an opportunity to be part of projects solving scientific problems of the worldwide importance.

ANSTO values the employers assuring the following:

• The respectful, inclusive, diverse environment is set-up as default;
• Training, development and mentoring opportunities are provided;
• Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions is reinforced;
• Bullying and harassment at any level in not tolerable.

We are looking forward for your application!

• To perform local contact duties on the Quokka Small Angle Neutron Scattering instrument;
• Provide scientific and technical support before the experiment, along with (if required) an advice on data analysis for the users;
• To work work other members of the instrument team and technical staff, to maintain and improve the instrument’ performance;
• Undertake personal research;
• Engage with the scientific user community, aiming to extend it;
• Participate in the outreach activities.