Position Opening: Research Scientist in Fluorescent Microscopy at UNSW Analytical Centre

[Henry Haeberle]

Position open for a Research Scientist, Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), UNSW Analytical Centre
Salary (Level A) $71,250 ‐ $76,209 plus up to 17% employer superannuation and leave loading.

We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral research scientist to join the Fluorescence Microscopy Unit within the BioMedical Imaging Facility (BMIF) at UNSW. The successful candidate will conduct research in fluorescence imaging applications, fluorescence microscopy development and/or image analysis in one or more areas of the biomedical sciences. The scientist will join a small team responsible for a range of state‐of‐the‐art fluorescent microscopes and associated imaging equipment and will have opportunities to collaborate with staff both within and external to the Facility. In addition they will contribute to training and assist microscope users with data interpretation and image analysis on selected advanced instrumentation.

Applicants should have a PhD in Biology, Life Sciences, Biophotonics or a related discipline, with relevant research experience in fluorescence microscopy.

Applicants must systematically address the selection criteria in their application.

This is a 2‐year fixed‐term appointment. Assistance with relocation expenses will be offered to inter-state or overseas candidates.

For an application and an information pack, please follow the following link:

http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/02071008.html

Please direct further inquiries to the Managing Director of the Analytical Centre, A/Prof. Grainne Moran at [hidden email], phone [phone]; or Prof. Peter Gunning, School of Medical Sciences at [hidden email], phone [phone].  

Applications close July 30, 2010.