JOB Opportunity: Microscopy & Imaging Research Fellow [Melbourne, Australia]

[Ian Harper-2]

Search the CONFOCAL archive at http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal _____________
Ref No: A089386
Research Fellow
Monash Micro Imaging Facility at AMREP
Central Clinical School
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Monash University is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person to be responsible for the management and running of the Monash Micro Imaging Facility at Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct (AMREP). You will provide expert support to over 500 AMREP scientists from Baker IDI and Burnet Institutes as well as Monash University.  The position is located at AMREP in Prahran where it supports over $2 million of state of the art microscopy and digital imaging equipment, located throughout the complex. Through MMI, scientists from these institutions have access to a range of instruments including three confocal microscopes, a deconvolution microscope, a TIRF microscope, many optical and fluorescence microscopes, and supporting image analysis workstations. It is anticipated that further live cell and intravital imaging instruments will be added in the future. The position will also facilitate access to the MMI Clayton instruments (over $6.5 million) when required. These instruments include confocal and multiphoton microscopes, automated fluorescence and live cell imaging systems, scanning and transmission electron microscopes, and high end image analysis workstations.

Some of the tasks and responsibilities include:
•    Management of the AMREP Monash Micro Imaging Facility;
•    Provision of specialised imaging support, specifically in the development of advanced microscopy, live cell imaging and related technologies;
•    Coordination of on-site microscopy training courses;
•    Supervision of major Honours or Postgraduate research projects;

You will need:
•    A PhD (or equivalent) qualification in cell/molecular biology or equivalent biomedical stream;
•    A high level of interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to work with academic research staff, students, technical staff and industry;
•    Ability to strategically plan, organise and achieve work targets.

The position is ideal for a highly organised imaging expert wanting a stimulating job, working with a dynamic team, whilst contributing to a priority health area.

Appointment will be made at a level appropriate to the successful applicant’s qualifications, experience and in accordance with classification standards for each level.

Remuneration package : $53,297 - $72,332 / $76,140 - $90,417 pa Level A/Level B (includes employer superannuation).

Duration: Three-year appointment

Enquiries: Dr Ian Harper, tel. [phone] or email
[hidden email]

Applications: By email addressed to Mr Ben Norman at [hidden email] by 17/10/2008

Applications must address the selection criteria, quote the reference number and include curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees.

Monash respects the privacy of your personal information. www.privacy.monash.edu.au

An Equal Opportunity Employer
EOWA Employer of Choice for Women

Position description and further details available at:
Monash Website link. http://sssd.adm.monash.edu.au/employ/job.asp?refnumber=A089386