Senior Technologist (physical Properties)

• $85,857 to $92,964
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Gardens Point

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Senior Technologist (Physical Properties) to join Research Infrastructure, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

This Senior Technologist (Physical Properties) position will enable research and provide solutions to academic and industry clients through delivery of expert services to, and training of, end-users.The Senior Technologist (Physical Properties) will focus on the provision of high-level technical expertise in project design, initiation, delivery and reporting. The position will also provide second line support for other laboratory operations as required.

Real world impact

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a ‘real world’ focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

About the Research Portfolio
QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations. 

The Portfolio of R&I provides high quality support and training and conducts compliance and reporting across a range of obligations at an organisational level in an environment of dynamic growth in cross institutional collaborations. 

The Portfolio is comprised of five units including Research Strategy and Policy, Research Infrastructure, Sustainability Strategy, Office of Research Services and Office of Research Ethics and Integrity.

Research Strategy and Policy provides strategy and policy advice and support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in addition to managing and coordinating the activities of the Portfolio Office, providing operational leadership and financial management oversight of the Portfolio’s budget and the University research budget. The Graduate Research Education and Development (GRE+D) , in Research Strategy and Policy, supports learning and skills development for all research students and their supervisors, thereby preparing industry and work ready research graduates.

Research Infrastructure (RI) delivers coordinated University-wide research infrastructure capabilities through distinct research facilities. In collaboration with internal and external partners, the unit acquires, facilitates access to, develops, and manages world-class research infrastructure capabilities.

Sustainability Strategy advises the University on sustainability strategy, planning, policy, and partnerships and supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in pursuing major research initiatives in the sustainability space. The Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Office also champions and coordinates education for sustainability at QUT in collaboration with the Education Portfolio and supports sustainability programs linked to QUT’s operations.

Office of Research Services (ORS) works with QUT staff, students, collaborators, and partners to identify, attract and manage funding from competitive and commercial sources. The Office also manages the University’s research management platforms and coordinates internal and external research reporting. The Graduate Research Centre (GRC) , in the Office of Research Services, provides support and advice to higher degree research (HDR) candidates and supervisors across the HDR lifecycle including admissions and enrolment, award and administration of scholarships, candidature management and thesis examination. 

Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI) supports researchers by providing education, guidance, process and advice for research ethics, biosafety and responsible research practices to embed a high quality research culture at the University. 

About Research Infrastructure
Research Infrastructure includes the university’s Central Analytical Research Facility (CARF). CARF hosts a range of characterisation, analysis and ‘omics’ capabilities, underpinned by $30M of cutting edge technologies in microscopy, mass spectrometry and sequencing, to name a few. These capital investments are effectively leveraged with a dedicated team of research fellows, specialists and technologists, circa 50 FTE. CARF is predominantly located within the Science and Engineering Centre with additional nodes at the Gardens Point campus and distributed sites.

What you need to succeed

You will demonstrate:

1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a degree with subsequent relevant work experience. 

2. Evidence of deep knowledge and substantial experience in at least two of the following: thermal analysis, thermoelectric measurements, gas adsorption analysis, rheology and other soft matter testing techniques, mechanical property testing.

3. Demonstrable experience of providing training and user support in multi – user facilities.

4. Evidence of innovative approaches to problem solving and physical properties analysis expertise to answer research questions.

5. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to support collaborations with internal and external stakeholders and promote connectivity with industry clients.

6. Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of policies and procedures (including ethics and intellectual property) associated with the establishment of research and commercial projects.

Careers at QUT

Our culture is vibrant, inspiring and challenging. It’s a world where like-minds come together with a commitment to making a real world difference, no matter what the area of expertise.

Beyond personal and professional fulfilment, a career at QUT brings a broad range of tangible benefits. QUT is a high quality and flexible organisation that is proud of its excellent employment conditions which include but are not limited to:

• Parental leave provisions
• Study support encompassing leave and financial assistance
• Comprehensive professional development
• Salary Packaging

 

Reference number:  23189

Term:  Fixed-term, full-time basis for three (3) years

Remuneration:  $101,605 to $110,015 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $85,857 to $92,964 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)

Location:  Gardens Point

Job opens:  13-Mar-2023

Applications Close:  03-Apr-2023 at 11.30pm

Open to: The position is open to applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Please note that current staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.

At QUT, our values reflect what we believe in, and what is important to us as an organisation. They capture our strengths, our distinctiveness and sit alongside the priorities outlined in our QUT Connections, and guide our decisions and actions.

QUT aims to inspire and shape the future with talented students and staff from , united by our core values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness,  Innovation and Academic freedom.