Radiobiology Accelerator Scientist

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

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.