Life Science Electron Microscopy Specialist

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Specialist)
Salary package: $112,693 - $120,506 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing (Contingent Funded), funded for 36 months

The Position

This is a key role for an experienced Life Science Microscopist to manage the Life Science Electron Microscopy labs at the Centre for Advanced Microscopy. The successful candidate will support world class research and industry projects on state-of-the-art equipment for all life science and soft matter users of the facility and will train users in the operation of various sample preparation and imaging techniques available across a range of transmission and scanning electron microscopes.

The Person

The Centre for Advanced Microscopy (CAM) is looking for an enthusiastic microscopist with a background in life sciences and extensive experience in the use of a variety of advanced electron microscopy imaging and sample preparation techniques (e.g. cryo SEM, Cryo electron tomography and/or SPA). The successful candidate will provide advice and support to academic and professional staff and students from a wide range of disciplines across the ANU as well as external clients, including industry clients. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the life science EM suite of instruments and sample preparation labs, performing and coordinating user training, developing new methods as well as collaborate with researchers in various areas. The successful candidate is a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and clients. They like challenging problems and will work with their team members and colleagues to workshop effective solutions. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key.

Learn more about the world class facilities of the Centre for Advanced Microscopy here and Microscopy Australia here, facilities supporting ground-breaking research across many ANU disciplines.

For more information about the position please contact A/Prof. Melanie Rug on T: +61 2 6125 7649 E: melanie.rug@anu.edu.au

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team

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ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will not consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a:

• 30–45-minute interview using expertise and behavioural interview questions
• 5 min presentation on their key achievements in one of their previous roles, relevant to the position

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

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Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.