ANSTO is Australia’s national centre for nuclear science
and technology research and development and is focussed on delivering
the benefits of nuclear science and technology to the community and
industry. Within ANSTO, the Institute of Materials and Engineering
Science (IMES) is a major centre of materials expertise, employing a
multidisciplinary team of physicists, chemists, earth scientists and
engineers. Our facilities for processing, testing and characterising
materials are world class and in many cases, unique in Australia.
We have an opportunity for a PhD graduate with a strong
innovation focus, good communication skills and a proven publication
record to join the IMES Project on Atomic Scale Processes in Nuclear
Materials. The successful applicant will undertake original scientific
research on the synthesis, crystal structure, microstructure, and
properties of oxide ceramics. A major part of this work will be
directed toward an understanding of radiation tolerance in nuclear
materials. The successful candidate will have:
A strong grounding in solid-state chemistry and physics
Previous experience in the characterisation of nuclear
materials (e.g., X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, Rietveld
structure refinement, spectroscopic methods)
A willingness to work with radioactive materials under
strictly regulated and controlled conditions. Appropriate training will
be provided, where necessary
The researcher will interact closely with other research
scientists and technical staff and be encouraged to proactively seek
new collaborative research opportunities in nuclear materials.
This appointment will be offered for an initial three-year
term, negotiable and potentially renewable subject to performance and
operational requirements. To be eligible for engagement, applicants
will require a security and medical assessment. Australian citizenship
is preferred.
Contact:
Selection criteria can be obtained from Ms Merril Barnes, phone +61 (0)
2 9717 33479; facsimile +61 (0) 2 9717 9225; e mail
or by visiting our website at http://www.ansto.gov.au For further technical information relating to this position please contact Dr Greg Lumpkin on +61 (0) 2 9717 9484 or e-mail
Applications addressing the selection criteria, including the
names and contact details of at least three professional referees,
should be marked "Confidential" and forwarded to the Recruitment
Officer, Institute of Materials & Engineering Science, ANSTO, PMB
1, Menai NSW 2234.
