CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental X-ray Physics
Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
The opportunity
- Launch your career at Australia’s National Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation
- Great opportunity for an early career researcher with a PhD in physics, physical sciences, or engineering
- Join a team of world leaders within the X-ray Technology Group at CSIRO
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 X-ray scientist to spearhead advancements in X-ray based methods for real time analysis, including X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence.
The successful candidate will join the X-ray Technologies group based in Lucas Heights (southern end of Sydney), NSW, Australia. The X-ray technology group is part of CSIRO’s Mineral Resource Business Unit; 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.
Your duties will include:
- Innovation: pursue new ideas and methodologies within the realm of real-time X-ray-based sensing technology, driving scientific and technological progress.
- Sensor Development: design and refine industrial prototype systems in collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers.
- Experiments: coordinate and execute experimental procedures, ensuring rigor and precision in data collection and analysis.
- Play a leading role in the execution of technology trials.
- Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicate findings and insights, both internally and externally, fostering collaboration with industry partners and stakeholders.
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: AU$99,990 - AU$109,527 plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 99504
To be considered you will need:
- A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as physics, physical sciences, engineering, or similar. Please note: To beeligible 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 X-ray physics, such as interaction of photons with matter, X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
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 international candidates who either hold, or will be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term (visa sponsorship and relocation assistance may be provided to the successful candidate if required).
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Flexible working arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
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
21 April 2025, 11:00pm AEST
Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
The opportunity
- Launch your career at Australia’s National Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation
- Great opportunity for an early career researcher with a PhD in physics, physical sciences, or engineering
- Join a team of world leaders within the X-ray Technology Group at CSIRO
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 X-ray scientist to spearhead advancements in X-ray based methods for real time analysis, including X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence.
The successful candidate will join the X-ray Technologies group based in Lucas Heights (southern end of Sydney), NSW, Australia. The X-ray technology group is part of CSIRO’s Mineral Resource Business Unit; 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.
Your duties will include:
- Innovation: pursue new ideas and methodologies within the realm of real-time X-ray-based sensing technology, driving scientific and technological progress.
- Sensor Development: design and refine industrial prototype systems in collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers.
- Experiments: coordinate and execute experimental procedures, ensuring rigor and precision in data collection and analysis.
- Play a leading role in the execution of technology trials.
- Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicate findings and insights, both internally and externally, fostering collaboration with industry partners and stakeholders.
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: AU$99,990 - AU$109,527 plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 99504
To be considered you will need:
- A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as physics, physical sciences, engineering, or similar. Please note: To beeligible 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 X-ray physics, such as interaction of photons with matter, X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
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 international candidates who either hold, or will be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term (visa sponsorship and relocation assistance may be provided to the successful candidate if required).
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Flexible working arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
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
21 April 2025, 11:00pm AEST
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