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Why your role matters

• State-of-art facility and instrumentation; opportunity to receive further training
• $85,717 - $96,991 (depending on experience) + 17% super + annual leave loading
• Full-time (35 hrs week), permanent role 

The Electron Microscope Unit (EMU) is a central research and research support unit within the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre (MWAC) at UNSW Sydney. The resources of the EMU are available to the entire UNSW Sydney community as well as industry and other external clients. These resources include instruments for the study of structure and composition of biological, chemical and physical materials as well as highly trained and experienced staff who provide technical and scientific support. The EMU is a founding node of Microscopy Australia, which is the peak body for nanostructural analysis in Australia.

Reporting to the Associate Director of the Electron Microscope Unit, Daniel Luque, you’ll provide technical support and training to biological users of the EMU, ensuring high quality data acquisition and operating transmission electron microscopes and scanning electron microscopes handling biological and soft-matter specimen preparation related to these techniques within a PC2 environment.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements  
• Affordable on-campus parking

Who you are

You have a relevant tertiary qualification in biological science and or experience in biological microscopy and imaging of soft materials, and can demonstrate the following Skills and Experience:

• Microscopy Experience: Experience in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and/or scanning electron microscopy (SEM) within a relevant biological field.
• Sample Preparation: Experience in electron microscopy specimen preparation techniques with focus in life science applications.
• Instrument Operation: Experience operating TEMs and/or SEMs.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, effective stakeholder liaison.
• Collaboration: Ability to work productively within a team.
• Alignment with UNSW Values: Understanding and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and guidelines.
• Health & Safety Awareness: Knowledge of psychosocial and physical safety responsibilities.
• Desirable:
• Demonstrated experience in embedding and ultramicrotomy techniques.
• Previous experience in a PC2 laboratory and/or cell culture.
• Experience with Thermofisher Scientific TEM operation.

To Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and a brief response to Skills and Experience required in the Position Description via the APPLY button.

Contact: Shiree Thomas – Talent Acquisition Consultant e:shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  11.55pm, Tuesday 30th July 2024

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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