The Australian Synchrotron Crystallography Group consists of three single crystal X-ray diffraction beamlines, delivering world leading capabilities to the crystallographic community in Australia, New Zealand and internationally. The MX beamlines cater to a diverse range of scientific disciplines; from environmental processes, mineralogy and energy through to human health and drug discovery. The MX Beamline Scientist is a user focused role whose primary activities centre around “User Support”, i.e. supporting and teaching users on how to use the MX beamlines in an independent fashion and assisting them to get the best possible results during their beamtime. The MX team works closely with our user community, providing expert advice at all stages of the experiment, and ensuring best practises in data collection and structural solution are followed. All members of the team participate in outreach activities to publicise and promote the suite of scientific techniques available at the Australian Synchrotron and to extend the reach of synchrotron science
The role includes significant technical elements around the MX1, MX2 and MX3 beamlines. Beamline scientists are required to maintain and develop hardware and software, as well as troubleshoot and solve equipment, controls and software downtime and issues in a timely manner to support the completion of user experiments. The MX team works collaboratively with scientific, technical, operational and support teams throughout the facility.
As well as maintaining the beamlines on a day-to-day basis, all members of the team are involved in development projects to extend the capabilities of the three crystallography beamlines and increase scientific outcomes for our user communities. This role, Beamline Scientist - MX (Structural Biology), represents an opportunity to be part of a team developing advanced experimental techniques in crystallography (e.g. serial crystallography, in situ and dynamic crystallography).
"We are looking for an agile, enthusiastic and team-focused scientist, ready to join our supportive and flexible team in delivering and extending synchrotron-based crystallography techniques in Australia." - Rachel Williamson, Group Manager - Crystallography
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ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.
ANSTO offers training and development, performance-based salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.
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For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the or contact Rachel Williamson on (04) 1935 1988. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 3740.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm.
All applicants must be Australian citizens.
In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.
ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.
More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.
ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.
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