• Centre for Micro-Photonics, Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
• HEW 7: $73,091-$78,901 plus 17% superannuation
• Full time, fixed term position until January  2018 based at the Hawthorn campus

Swinburne aims to be Australia’s leading university in science, technology and innovation by 2020 and has been promoted into the world’s top 400 universities in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities.

The new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology will drive Swinburne’s 2020 aspirations to become the leading University in Australia for Science, Technology and Innovation.  The Centre for Micro-Photonics (CMP) was established from the Chancellery Strategic Initiatives Program at Swinburne University of Technology in 2000. The mission of the Centre is to be an internationally leading nano and biophotonics centre for cutting edge research and student training.

The Senior Nanofabrication Technician will work in the Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre (AMDC) Nanophotonics solar pilot production line within the Centre for Micro-Photonics (CMP) as part of the solar initiative - the Smart Solar Innovations program.  Core to this role will be to will be to establish, operate and maintain the Pilot Production line, solar and chemical laboratories and designated infrastructure,  whilst working with team of researchers.

Skills & experience
This position requires a self-motivated and creative individual looking to contribute to a high performing team. To be successful in this role you must also have the following:
• A completed degree (BSc) in physics, chemistry, material science, photovoltaics or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated experience with PE-CVD and fabrication of high-efficiency amorphous silicon solar cells
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in nanofabrication processes, including PE-CVD, CVD, nano-imprint lithography, Spray coating, furnace, sputter coating, spectroscopic, acid and chemical systems and other material preparation and handling processes
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in fabricating highly efficient amorphous silicon thin film solar cells

A full list of the selection criteria is available in the position description

Benefits 
As a Swinburne staff member you will have access to many benefits and opportunities. To find out more about the extensive benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/hr/swin/benefits/index.htm

How to apply
Swinburne is an Employer of Choice of Gender Equality 2014 as recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. Swinburne encourages applications from Indigenous people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and men.

To submit an application please click on “begin” below and submit a cover letter, resume and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description.  For position information and to apply online go to: www.swinburne.edu.au/jobs

Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Min Gu on + 61 3 9214 8776

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on +61 3 9214 8600 (option 2).

Position Number: 31194
Applications close at 5pm, Tuesday 9 January 2015

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