Lead Accelerator Scientist, Nuclear Safeguards

ANSTO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working where possible

18 days personal/carers leave annually

3 days paid leave (Christmas to New/yr

Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary)

Annual flu vaccinations

Cultural and First Nations ceremonial/

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging via superannuation or

Onsite Parking

Job summary

ANSTO is seeking a scientist to join the Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Group within the Centre for Accelerator Science. The role focuses on isotopic analysis of actinides to support nuclear safeguards, leveraging world-leading AMS instrumentation.

You will implement protocols to meet ISO/IEC 17025 and deliver high-quality analytical results. The successful candidate will contribute to safeguarding programs, lead projects at Band 6/7 levels, and work at ANSTO’s Sutherland Shire site.

Qualifications

• Lead in implementing protocols to meet ISO/IEC 17025.
• Strengthen capability to perform isotopic analysis of actinides for safeguards.
• Deliver high-quality analytical results with world-leading instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Support safeguards user projects by planning and operating accelerator instruments and analysing data.
• Lead research to implement improvements and new methods in nuclear safeguards.
• Maintain and develop learning and knowledge currency in AMS applications.
• Ensure documentation meets end-user requirements.

Skills

Isotopic analysis

Nuclear safeguards knowledge

AMS instrumentation operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Physics or related field

Job description

ANSTO is seeking a scientist to join the Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Group within the Centre for Accelerator Science. The role focuses on isotopic analysis of actinides to support nuclear safeguards, leveraging world-leading AMS instrumentation.

You will implement protocols to meet ISO/IEC 17025 and deliver high-quality analytical results. The successful candidate will contribute to safeguarding programs, lead projects at Band 6/7 levels, and work at ANSTO’s Sutherland Shire site.