The Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (CMM) has a world standard laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and techniques, including nineteen electron microscopes, two XRD units, one XPS unit. It provides leading edge capability in microstructural analysis to the staff and students across a broad range of disciplines at the University of Queensland. The Centre's strengths lie in training clients in relevant techniques and in solving characterisation problems in a wide range of industrial, environmental and biological processes. In addition the CMM is the Queensland node for the Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF), a national grid of advanced microscopy and microanalysis instruments and expertise that provides nanostructural characterisation capability and services.

The role
The CMM is seeking an enthusiastic and capable individual to manage key research infrastructure located in the CMM facilities of the Queensland Bioscience Precinct on the St Lucia campus of The University of Queensland. This facility encompasses the AMMRF flagship instrumentation which provides advanced cryo and single-particle transmission electron microscopy. The person will take responsibility for the operation of the facility (including the management of the instrumentation, the training and OH&S needs of clients, and the provision of expert advice in advanced TEM methodologies) to facilitate research programs in structural biology and material sciences

The person
Applicants will have expertise and experience in advanced electron microscopy methodologies; particularly in transmission, cryo and/or 3D tomographic electron microscopy and should possess qualifications in a relevant discipline. The successful appointee will have a demonstrated ability to manage the technical and scientific operations of an EM facility and be committed to understanding and servicing the requirements of the user community and to facilitate their research programs. You should also have excellent oral and written communication skills and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.