Senior Technologist - Microscopy and Advanced Analytical Facility (MAAF)

About the Role 
Are you a subject matter expert in surface morphological, mechanical, and chemical analysis? Do you have a passion for cutting-edge technology and research? Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technologist to join our Microscopy and Advanced Analytical Facility (MAAF).  

As a Senior Technologist at MAAF, you will provide high-level technical support and management for our state-of-the-art facility. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining advanced equipment such as Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) systems, and nano-indentation tools. Your expertise will support both internal and external stakeholders, driving high-impact research and commercial projects.

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 
·       Experience in operating materials characterisation instrumentation- SEMs (JEOL and ZEISS brand), XRDs (Bruker brand), Nanoindenter (Hysitron brand) for nanomechanical testing.
·       Experience of a range of materials sample preparation techniques
·       Experience in working under commercial testing scenario and to translate industry/ commercial customer requirements into practical experimental methodologies.
·       Experience with data analysis and presentation. 
·       Experienced in working with academic/commercially sensitive samples, confidential data storage and reporting strategies in a professional manner

Qualifications
·       Completed a PhD in the field of materials science/engineering (preferred), chemistry, physics, or related physical sciences without subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination or relevant experience and/or education/training
·       Qualifications in materials engineering/science and surface analysis fields to understand/interpret the needs users and develop analysis procedures to address their needs via  SEM/ EDS/ EBSD analysis, XRD and nanomechanical testing.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

For further information about this role and to review the position description; please click 'apply' or click onto it at the bottom of the advert.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu  

Applications Close: Friday 24 January 2024, 5pm 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.


Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates. 

For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact Swinburne’s Disability Confident Recruitment at DCR@swin.edu.au  or call +61 3 9214 3550.


Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne 
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program. 

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan


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