Role type:Full Time(1.0 FTE); Continuing
Faculty:Faculty of Science
Department School:Bio21 Institute
Salary:Level A: $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super
Supportsolution-state NMR across a university-wide platform / collaborate with world-class multidisciplinary and industry researchers / grow your academic specialist career in a flagship biomedical institute
Make your mark by advancing NMR capability, training diverseusersand strengthening Melbourne’s magnetic resonance community.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
You will support and help advance solution-state NMR capability within the Melbourne Magnetic Resonance Platform at the Bio21 Institute. You will support and train a diverse research community, drive advanced methods, and contribute to collaborative, high-impact publications.
What you will deliver:
Provide expert solution-state NMR training,inductionand user support, including workshops,SOPsand tailored development programmes.
Manage day-to-day operation, calibration, maintenance and optimisation of solution-state NMR instruments and related infrastructure.
Support development of new NMR methods and workflows, contributing to ongoing platform capability and collaborative research.
Support strategic planning, reporting, lifecyclemanagementand funding applications that sustain and grow the MMR platform.
Promote safe, compliant operations and contribute to mentoring, seminars and engagement that uplift the research community.
You may be a great fitif
Hold a PhD in chemistry, biophysical sciences, biochemistry, physics, engineeringor a closely related discipline.
Demonstrateexpertisein solution-state NMR spectroscopyanddataanalysis
Bring hands-on experienceoperating,maintainingand troubleshooting NMR instruments within a multi-user or core facility environment.
Experience with high-throughput or automated NMR workflows is advantageous.
Develop and deliver effective training,inductionsand documentation for users from diverse scientific backgrounds and disciplines.
Excel at managing competing priorities,coordinating complex facility operations and contributing to strategic planningand reporting.
Champion rigorous safety practices, riskmanagementand compliance with OH&S requirements in laboratory environments.
For furtherinformationplease refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team –Bio21 Institute
You will join the Melbourne Magnetic Resonance Platform, spanning Bio21 and Chemistry within the Faculty of Science. The platform brings togethercutting-edgeinstrumentation and expert staff to support magnetic resonance research across multiple faculties. You will collaborate with leading academics,studentsand industry partners, shaping an open, service-focusedand innovative culture.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safeorganisation The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We'recommitted to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Application essentials:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check isrequiredfor all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Prof Ivan Marusicatimarusic@unimelb.edu.au
For questions related to our recruitment process emailOliver Bukasaat hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au(subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Applytoday, andjoin a communitythat’sshaping the future.
Applications close:21 August 2026 at11:55PM; Melbourne time zone.
