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The Opportunity

• Bring your expertise, experimental skills and theoretical understanding of physics concepts
• Join the CSIRO Sensing and Sorting Research Program and contribute to accelerating our research agenda
• Opportunity to tackle a variety of scientific and engineering challenges

Are you an early to mid-career scientist interested in joining the CSIRO Mineral Resources’ Magnetic Resonance Development team? We have an exciting opportunity at the Lucas Heights laboratory located in Southern Sydney.

The CSIRO Sensing and Sorting research program develops world-leading technology that is deployed in the Australian and global mining industry. Our Magnetic Resonance Research team is actively developing advanced sensing prototypes for commercialisation in areas of high industry need. This position is aimed at accelerating our research agenda through delivery of advanced, market ready measurement systems.

As the Prototype Development Magnetic Resonance Scientist, and with guidance, you will use your knowledge of physics to lead the development of novel magnetic resonance (MR)-based or potentially other electromagnetic (EM) based on-line instruments to solve a range of challenging, real-world problems in the mining industry.

Reporting to the team leader, you will take independent responsibility for some key aspects of the research and will possess a drive to see implementation through to product in a CSIRO commercialisation initiative.

Your duties will include:

• Designing and prototyping industrial spectrometers with team support
• Using computer modelling to validate experimental results,
• Operating CSIRO custom-built magnetic resonance spectrometers,
• Collecting data, analysis of data and report writing,
• Using and understanding electromagnetic and solid-state physics models to explain experimental data,
• Taking part in technology field trials in Australia and overseas.
• Liaise with clients to determine their needs and take personal responsibility for client satisfaction.
• Other duties as directed

Location: Lucas Heights, Southern Sydney, NSW 
Salary: AU$105K – AU$114K pa + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years
Reference: 90655

To be considered you will need:

• A PhD (or equivalent industry experience) in physics, or physical sciences or engineering, with at least a year of post-graduate experience.
• Excellent experimental and measurement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently deliver assigned research project objectives and report outcomes within a specified timeframe.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including working constructively with research scientists, engineers, support staff and/or client personnel.
• Interest in applying scientific problem solving and research to solve practical problems in industry.
• Familiarity with MATLAB software or other programming languages.
• Willing and able to travel within Australia and overseas for periods of 2-4 weeks at a time, and to participate in field trials in remote locations

Desirable:

• Experience with magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
• Experience in radiofrequency physics/engineering.
• General electronics knowledge.
• Experience with industrial research or applied research with defined goals

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

19 February 2023, 11:00pm AEDT