Materials Electron Microscopy Specialist

Australian National University; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Parental leave

Parent rooms on campus

Childcare facilities on campus

Career development

Job summary

The Centre for Advanced Microscopy (CAM) at the Australian National University seeks a Materials Electron Microscopy Specialist to provide expert SEM advice, training, and lab management. You will support researchers and external clients with SEM, EDS, WDS, and EBSD analyses, and deliver workshops to build capacity across disciplines.

The role requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a focus on maintaining high-quality instrumentation and fostering collaborations within a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and microanalytical techniques (EDS/WDS/EBSD).
• Ability to train researchers and students in SEM applications and data interpretation.
• Strong organisational skills and capacity to manage laboratories and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and training on SEM imaging and analytical techniques to ANU researchers, students, and external clients.
• Lead training workshops for diverse disciplines.
• Oversee laboratory and equipment management, including performance monitoring and routine maintenance.

Skills

SEM experience

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Tools

SEM

EDS

WDS

EBSD

Job description

Materials Electron Microscopy Specialist

Australian National University – Acton ACT

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 6/7 (Specialist)

Salary package: $100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funding)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 December 2028.

The Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO67_Materials Electron Microscopy Specialist.pdf

The Position

The Centre for Advanced Microscopy (CAM) is a central microscopy platform at the ANU, embedded in the collaborative facility network of Microscopy Australia, with a wide range of high-end Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)-based instrumentation. The Centre’s six Field Emission SEMs include an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA), a Focused Ion Beam instrument (Crossbeam) and a newly established automated mineralogy suite. The successful applicant will provide specialist expertise towards research undertaken ad supported by these capabilities in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The Materials Electron Microscopy Specialist will provide: (i) expert advice and training on relevant applications (SEM imaging, EDS, WDS and EBSD analysis) on all high-end FESEMs at the Centre for Advanced Microscopy (CAM) to researchers and students from ANU as well as external university clients, government and industry users; (ii) training workshops for clients from various disciplines and (iii) laboratory and equipment management including performance management and basic maintenance of instrumentation.

The Person

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with extensive experience in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), including a wide range of microanalytical techniques ranging from EDS, WDS to EBSD analysis. The successful candidate is a person with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with research colleagues and government and industry clients. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key.

Learn more about the world-class facilities of the Centre for Advanced Microscopy (CAM) and the supported ground-breaking research here.

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

For further information about this position please contact, Associate Professor Melanie Rug, T: [phone], E: ***********@anu.edu.au

Closing Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)