Accelerator Scientist - Radiobiologist

Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation; Australia; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Performance-based salary increases

Extensive leave provisions

Flexible working where possible

18 days personal/carer leave annually

3 days paid leave (Christmas to New?Y​

Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary), 8?

Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary), 8 

Cultural, NAIDOC, and First Nations)

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging via superannuation or

Job summary

Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO) seeks an Accelerator Scientist – Radiobiologist to support national and international researchers by delivering and developing CAS’s accelerator-based radiobiology capability.

You will develop radiobiology user programs, oversee operation and maintenance of the CAS biology laboratory, and collaborate with accelerator scientists to plan radiobiology irradiations and integrate biological requirements with irradiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical support, advice and training to national and international CAS users, ensuring user projects achieve optimal outcomes and a high-quality user experience.
• Support user projects through experimental planning, accelerator beamline and instrument operation, experiments and simulations, data analysis and interpretation.
• Engage with the Australian and international scientific community to develop the CAS user and collaborator base and maximise facility utilisation.
• Apply international best practice and emerging technologies to develop and expand accelerator capabilities for research, innovation and industry applications.
• Contribute to the CAS Asset Management Plan, including equipment maintenance, calibration, documentation and collaboration with CAS and ANSTO support teams.
• Contribute scientific and technical expertise to the planning and installation of new beamlines, accelerator facilities and capabilities.
• Engage with industry and commercial-access users to promote CAS capabilities, identify opportunities and support research translation and commercial outcomes.
• Promote CAS and ANSTO through outreach activities, professional forums and scientific networks, highlighting the impact and benefits of the facility.
• Develop national and international research collaborations that generate research outcomes, increase CAS facility usage and support publications in international journals.
• Undertake research and development aligned with user needs to strengthen accelerator expertise and enhance the scientific profile of CAS.

Job description

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• 18 Month Fixed Term | Full Time | $119k - $134k +15.4% super


• Access to World-Class Scientific Facilities, Radiabiology Laboratories and Particle Accelerators


• Training and Capability Development Opportunities


• Generous leave provisions | Health & Wellbeing Programs |Access to onsite sporting and recreational facilities

About the Opportunity

As a member of the Irradiations Team at the Centre for Accelerator Science (CAS), the Accelerator Scientist – Radiobiologist will support national and international research and industry users through the delivery and development of CAS’s accelerator-based biological irradiation capability.

You will develop and deliverradiobiology user programs, using ion irradiation to investigate the effects and interactions of radiation with biological matter across applications including fundamental radiobiology, particle therapy, pharma, space radiation research, and more.

You will also be responsible for the operation, maintenance and ongoing development of the CAS biology laboratory, including equipment maintenance, new biological assays and experimental methodologies, and protocols for pre- and post-irradiation sample handling.

Working closely with accelerator scientists, you will develop expertise in accelerator operation, learning to plan and conduct independently radiobiology irradiations and to integrate biological experimental requirements with accelerator-based irradiation capabilities. You will also contribute to national and international collaborations and the continued growth of the CAS user base.

About You

\"I’m looking for a collaborative and supportive team member who is excited about supporting researchers nationally and internationally, while helping us continue to develop and grow the ion irradiation radiobiology capability at CAS. You’ll be someone who is proactive, detail-oriented and user-focused, enjoys improving processes and protocols, and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes. Most importantly, I’m looking for someone who wants to champion our radiobiology capability, engage with our stakeholders and help bring our mission to support great science to the wider research community.\" - Dr Stefania Peracchi, CAS Irradiations Team Lead

Your Duties and Responsibilities

Provide scientific and technical support, advice and training to national and international CAS users, ensuring user projects achieve optimal outcomes and a high-quality user experience.

Support user projects through experimental planning, accelerator beamline and instrument operation, experiments and simulations, data analysis and interpretation.

Engage with the Australian and international scientific community to develop the CAS user and collaborator base and maximise facility utilisation.

Apply international best practice and emerging technologies to develop and expand accelerator capabilities for research, innovation and industry applications.

Contribute to the CAS Asset Management Plan, including equipment maintenance, calibration, documentation and collaboration with CAS and ANSTO support teams.

Contribute scientific and technical expertise to the planning and installation of new beamlines, accelerator facilities and capabilities.

Engage with industry and commercial-access users to promote CAS capabilities, identify opportunities and support research translation and commercial outcomes.

Promote CAS and ANSTO through outreach activities, professional forums and scientific networks, highlighting the impact and benefits of the facility.

Develop national and international research collaborations that generate research outcomes, increase CAS facility usage and support publications in international journals.

Undertake research and development aligned with user needs to strengthen accelerator expertise and enhance the scientific profile of CAS.

About Us

ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-­art instruments every year.

Working with us you will enjoy

ANSTO offers training and development, performance base salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.

• Support flexible working where possible


• 18 days personal/carers leave annually


• 3 days paid leave (Christmas to New Year)


• Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary), 8 weeks (secondary, increasing to 18 weeks by 2027)


• Cultural, NAIDOC, and First Nations ceremonial leave


• Fitness Passport


• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

All applicants must be Australian Citizens

In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomesand we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.