• Based in UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences at the City East campus
• Full-time, 12 month fixed term contract
• Salary range: $88,851 - $95,253 per annum plus superannuation

About the Role

Reporting to the Associate Professor: Chemistry you will undertake research-related activities on a Wastewater Analysis Project. You will actively participate in sample preparation using specialised extraction techniques and analysis of trace levels of target compounds using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of research and offer new ideas on research directions
• Actively participate in the production of data
• Design experiments and develop methods for the detection of compounds of concern in wastewater
• Draft reports, abstracts and scientific papers to provide accounts of findings, presenting results in R format

Essential Skills and Experience

• A postgraduate qualification in an analytical chemistry-related discipline
• Experience in laboratory procedures relevant to the field of wastewater-based epidemiology, forensic sciences or equivalent
• Knowledge of scientific and medical terminology relevant to the research project
• Competency in recording, analysing, presenting and disseminating research to stakeholders
• High level communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaborate effectively with others

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Competitive salary negotiated under the Enterprise bargaining agreement
• Flexible working conditions
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Sarah Doyle, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 2573.

Applications close: 11:30 pm Sunday 25 October 2020

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

How to apply:

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email recruitment@unisa.edu.au and you will receive a response within one working day.

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