Research Officer Surface Chemist
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Job Summary
Job No.:570719
Work type:Fixed Term
Full-Time Fixed Term up to 2 years
Melbourne (Bundoora) location
Classification: Level A - Base salary from $% superannuation
About the position
The focus of this role will be on bioanalytical chemistry for biosensing requiring technical laboratory expertise in surface modification and characterisation of nanophotonic devices.
This position will contribute to building a critical mass of research support and expertise in developing biosensors for a wide range of sensing applications. A key impact outcome of this work will be the development of biosensors aimed at improving sensitivity selectivity and reliability across diverse detection contexts and end-user requirements.
Skills and Experience
The incumbent will work as a member of Distinguished Prof. Brian Abbeys group and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of surface functionalisation of the biosensor platform. The successful applicant will collaborate with colleagues from across the School of Computing Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (SCEMS) and the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) as well as external industry partners working across application areas.
To be successful in this role the incumbent will require experience as a bioanalytical chemist with particular expertise ideally including modifying surfaces performing electrochemical measurements characterising nanophotonic devices using optical and electron microscopy and preparing tissue and cell culture samples.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties skills and experience required for this position.
Benefits
17% superannuation
Private Health Insurance discount
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How to apply
Closing date: Sunday 23rd August 11:55pm
Position Enquiries: Brian Abbey LTU Distinguished Professor NHMRC and Leadership Fellow
Recruitment Enquiries:Talent Acquisition Operations Officer Emma Fowler
Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents:
An up-to-date resume;
1 page cover letter; and
Address Key Selection Criteria in a separate document under Essential Criteria located in the PD.
Only candidates with Full Working Rights and residing in Australia may apply for this position.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
Our commitment to safety
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act you are successful you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for or found to have engaged in gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence harassment abuse or threats based on gender that results in or is likely to result in harm coercion control fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
