Senior Technologist (NMR Spectroscopy)

• $89,120 to $96,497
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Gardens Point

• Reference number: 231226
• Term: Fixed-term, Full-time basis for three (3) years
• Remuneration: $105,466 to $114,196 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $89,120 to $96,497 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Gardens Point
• Open to: current staff members of QUT who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Please note that current staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Technologist (NMR Spectroscopy) to join Research Infrastructure, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Senior Technologist (NMR Spectroscopy) position will enable research and provide solutions to academic and industry clients through delivery of expert services to, and training of, end- users.
The Senior Technologist (NMR Spectroscopy) will have a detailed understanding of one or more technical fields of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and Nano-Imaging, with particular emphasis on the use of NMR for the structural and physical analysis of solution and solid-state analytes. The role will also provide expert knowledge and/or general support to CARF nano-imaging platforms including, but not limited to, STM, AFM, and ion-beam microscopy

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a ‘real world’ focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Research Infrastructure includes the university’s Central Analytical Research Facility (CARF). CARF hosts a range of characterisation, analysis and ‘omics’ capabilities, underpinned by $30M of cutting-edge technologies in microscopy, mass spectrometry and sequencing, to name a few. These capital investments are effectively leveraged with a dedicated team of research fellows, specialists and technologists, circa 35 FTE. CARF is predominantly located within the Science and Engineering Centre with additional nodes at the Gardens Point campus and distributed sites..

What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a degree in a relevant technology area, with subsequent relevant experience.

Ability to supervise staff.

Evidence of extensive experience in conducting and troubleshooting NMR experiments and operations.

Experience with processing, interpretation and reporting of analytical data.

Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills in support of brokering collaborations with both internal and external stakeholders as well as promoting connectivity with industry clients.

Demonstrated ability to interact with a wide range of users, projects and samples to provide training and support to clients and achieve excellent research outcomes

Experience with developing and delivering training materials for enhancing user experiences.

Evidence of innovative approaches to problem solving and contribution to an agenda of continuous improvement in operational processes.

Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of policies and procedures (including ethics and intellectual property) associated with the establishment of research and commercial projects in a university context.

Life at QUT

We’re committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Leave loading of 17.5%.
• Purchased Leave Scheme – up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths.
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 24-Jan-2024

Applications Close: 08-Feb-2024 at 11.30pm

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