Senior Technical Officer - Magnetic Resonance

University of Sydney; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Technical Officer - Magnetic Resonance to support the operation and development of its advanced magnetic resonance facilities within Sydney Analytical. This 0.6 FTE, fixed-term position contributes to research infrastructure, provides expert technical support, training, and ensures safe, compliant lab operations.

You will oversee day-to-day NMR instrumentation, design experimental protocols, and collaborate with researchers and students to deliver

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Chemistry, Engineering or Physics.
• Postgraduate qualifications in NMR preferred.
• Experience with safety procedures in multi-user labs.

Responsibilities

• Provide user support for NMR equipment across small molecule applications.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of Sydney Analytical lab equipment.
• Deliver training and expert advice to researchers and students.
• Ensure WH&S compliance and safe laboratory practices.

Skills

NMR spectroscopy

Technical support

Lab safety

Education

Chemistry/Engineering/Physics degree

Tools

NMR software

Job description

• Part time (0.6 FTE), fixed term until 27th December 2027
• Exciting opportunity to support world-class research infrastructure and advanced magnetic resonance technologies
• Base Salary $117,133 + 17% superannuation – Pro-Rata to 0.6FTE

About the opportunity

Sydney Analytical is the largest facility of its kind in Australia, with new leading-edge equipment for vibrational andX-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray and light scattering, drug discovery and magnetic resonance. We provide equipment access and expert technical guidance to support researchers’ most challenging problems. In addition to our main characterisation methods, we offer precision cutting and polishing, high-temperature thermal analysis and customised controlled environment options.

As the Senior Technical Officer - Magnetic Resonance , you will play a critical role in supporting the operation, development and optimisation of advanced magnetic resonance facilities that underpin cutting‑edge research and teaching activities. Working within Sydney Analytical, you will provide expert technical support, training and advice to researchers, students and academic staff, ensuring the successful delivery of research projects and laboratory‑based learning.

You will oversee the day‑to‑day management of specialised magnetic resonance instrumentation and laboratory facilities, contribute to the design and implementation of experimental protocols, and drive best‑practice laboratory operations. You will also play an important role in maintaining safe, compliant and efficient research environments while fostering collaborative relationships across a diverse research community.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• collaborate with other professional and academic staff to provide user support and advice across a range of specialist equipment focussed on small molecule and chemical applications of solution‑state NMR spectroscopy.
• support the day‑to‑day operational aspects of Sydney Analytical laboratory equipment
• provide sound, expert technical support and advice to researchers and students using the research facilities, aiding the research and teaching work and providing collaborative research input for projects being undertaken by the work area
• ensure the laboratory is properly maintained and compliant with Workplace Health and Safety requirements

About you

• a keen interest and experience in the support of a vast range of NMR equipment
• excellent communication skills and a passion for training new users in specialised equipment
• tertiary qualifications in Chemistry, Engineering or Physics
• postgraduate qualifications utilising NMR applications preferred
• working knowledge of safety regulations and experience in implementing safety procedures in a multiuser environment
• advanced computer skills, including high level knowledge of commercial NMR software, data analytics and workflow technologies.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations _ _

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre‑employment or background checks required for the role in satisfactory terms to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender‑Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender‑based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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The University of Sydney

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