CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental Nuclear/X-ray Physics

• Postdoctoral opportunity for an early career researcher with a PhD in nuclear physics, physical sciences or engineering
• Form part of the CSIRO Mineral Resource X-ray Technologies group who are world leaders in their field
• An exciting 3-year role based in Lucas Heights, Sydney, NSW

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The opportunity

• Postdoctoral opportunity for an early career researcher with a PhD in nuclear physics, physical sciences or engineering
• Form part of the CSIRO Mineral Resource X-ray Technologies group who are world leaders in their field
• An exciting 3-year role based in Lucas Heights, Sydney, NSW

CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate and have less than three years of relevant postdoctoral work experience. These fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system.
We’re seeking a dynamic early career nuclear CERC Fellow to spearhead advancements in nuclear-based methods for real time analysis, including neutron or high energy X-ray activation.
The CERC Fellow will form part of the X-ray Technologies group based in Lucas Heights (southern end of Sydney), NSW, Australia. The X-ray technology group is part of the CSIRO Mineral Resource Business Unit and we are world leaders in the development and commercialisation of technologies that enable the assessment of elemental and mineralogical composition of ore in real-time or near real time.  In the recent past we have commercialised an on-line gold analysis system (https://www.gekkos.com/solutions/olga).
The CERC Fellow will have the opportunity to work on and be involved in the following:
•    Innovation: pursuing new ideas and methodologies within the realm of real-time nuclear-based sensing technology, driving scientific and technological progress.
•    Sensor Development: designing and refining industrial prototype systems in collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers.
•    Experiments: coordinating and executing experimental procedures, ensuring rigor and precision in data collection and analysis.
•    Playing a leading role in the execution of technology trials.
•    Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicating findings and insights, both internally and externally, fostering collaboration with industry partners and stakeholders.

Your duties will include:

• Appropriating existing experimental methods, and creating new ones, to measure elemental concentrations using nuclear methods in bulk samples.
• Wielding knowledge and experience to formulate ideas for new in-situ assay techniques.
• Running Monte Carlo simulations to test ideas and/or validating experiments.
• Organising all facets of experiments to further an idea; this includes procurement of hardware, setting up equipment such as X-ray or other sources, radiation detectors and using computer programming to run the experiments and collect data.
• Analysing experimental data and communicating outcomes.

Location: Lucas Heights, Sydney, NSWSalary: AU$96k – AU$105k plus up to 15.4% superannuationTenure: Specified term of 3 yearsReference: 97483

To be considered you will need:

• A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as nuclear physics, or physical sciences or engineering. Please note: To be eligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years (full-time equivalent) of postdoctoral research experience.
• Good theoretical understanding of physics concepts particularly in the areas of nuclear and/or X-ray physics.
• Demonstrated excellent experimental skills involving spectroscopy measurement hardware.
• Familiarity with Python or other programming/scripting languages.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including working constructively with research scientists, engineers, support staff and/or client personnel.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents 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.

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