Faculty of Science

Global Centre for Environmental Remediation

Multiple Vacancies - Global Centre for Environmental Remediation

About Us

At the University of Newcastle, our staff are curious. We think big, see opportunity and are open to ideas and ask why. We share wisdom and partner with colleagues in Australia and around the globe to create an enduring impact. And we're courageous - bold thinkers who have the confidence to take risks and to inspire change. We attract, foster and retain remarkable professional staff who actively contribute to our reputation.

Callaghan is located on 140 hectares of natural bushland. We have a reputation for having one of the most naturally beautiful campuses in Australia and is 12kms from beaches and the heart of Newcastle

Is NEW for you? 

Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER) is an internationally recognised research and development facility at the University of Newcastle, within the Faculty of Science. The Centre has international research collaborations and research sponsorship spanning Asia, Europe and North America. Through fundamental and applied research with industry and the community, GCER aims to safeguard people's social, economic and physical health and wellbeing by developing innovative, cost-effective and sustainable technologies and solutions that reduce the impact of pollutants on the environment.

What will you do?

There are currently 4 positions available within the GCER team.

Technical Officers 3986 (2 positions)

The Technical Officer roles are responsible for providing high level contributions and support to both Centre Director, and Senior Management team in the development and implementation of analytical strategies for growing the contaminant analysis portfolio of the Centre

Technical Officer- Organic Analytical, 1 year fixed term

This role will oversee the working operation, ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of specialised analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, LC-/GC-MS-MS, UV-Vis-NIR, FT-IR, TGA and TGA-IR systems for organic contaminant analysis and materials characterizations. You will ensure the appropriate and project specific analytical methods are in place with subsequent optimization and validation.

 Technical Officer -Inorganic Analytical, 1 year fixed term

This role will oversee the working operation and ongoing maintenance of specialised analytical instrumentation, including ICP-OES, ICP-MS, LC-ICP-MS, IC, TOC, Soil C/N/S, Pore Size/Surface Area and Particle Size/Zeta Potential analytical systems for inorganic contaminant analysis. You will ensure the appropriate and project specific analytical methods are in place with subsequent optimization and validation.

Research Assistants 3997 (2 positions)

The Research Assistant roles are responsible for routine analysis of various types of environmental samples at the Centre’s analytical labs and in assisting to establish standardized analytical procedures.

Research Assistant- Organic Analytical, 1 year Fixed Term

You will support the continuous operation and ongoing maintenance of specialised analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, LC-/GC-MS-MS, UV-Vis-NIR, FT-IR, TGA and TGA-IR systems for organic contaminant analysis and materials characterizations. Responsibilities will include routine sample extraction and preparation with subsequent analysis using the above mentioned analytical systems. This role will also be responsible for supporting relevant analytical method development besides assisting in the troubleshooting/resolution of instrument related issues as they arise.

Research Assistant- Inorganic Analytical, 1 Year- Fixed term

You will support the continuous operation and ongoing maintenance of specialised analytical instrumentation, including ICP-OES, ICP-MS, LC-ICP-MS, IC, TOC, Soil C/N/S, Pore Size/Surface Area and Particle Size/Zeta Potential analytical systems for inorganic contaminant analysis. Responsibilities will include routine sample extraction and preparation with subsequent analysis using the above mentioned analytical systems. This role will also be responsible for supporting relevant analytical method development besides assisting in the troubleshooting/resolution of instrument related issues as they arise.

About you 

These are a rewarding positions that offer diversity, autonomy and challenge. We are seeking high energy candidates who are independent workers, can apply initiative in their work and enjoy problem solving.  You will have a genuine interest in working as part of a team and achieving outcomes.

If you are seeking to advance your career by joining a high performing research team within a university that is on the rise and meet the requirements of the positions APPLY NOW.

Please clearly articulate on application the position(s) you are applying for.

For a full job description visit https://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/job-vacancies.

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

What NEW can offer?

From a flexible working environment to discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, we offer access to a wide range of employee benefits including salary packaging. You can learn more about these at https://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/benefits-at-a-glance

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

The remuneration is:

Technical Officer (3986) from $96,745 to $112,869 + 9.5% super and is commensurate with experience

Research Assistant (3997) from $67,185 to $77,936 + 9.5% super and is commensurate with experience

Your next steps

Click on 'Apply for this job'. Your application will be assessed on selection criteria. Read all information about the role so you understand what is required. In addition:

• Follow all directions and complete all necessary fields of the application; and
• In your selection criteria demonstrate clearly how your skills and experience meet each point and should be a maximum of four pages.

Closing Date: Sunday 9 June 2019