Sydney Analytical is the largest facility of its kind in Australia, with new leading-edge equipment for vibrational and X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray and light scattering, drug discovery and magnetic resonance. We provide equipment access and expert technical guidance to support researchers’ most challenging problems. In addition to our main characterisation methods, we offer precision cutting and polishing, high-temperature thermal analysis and customised controlled environment options.
As the Senior Technical Officer - Magnetic Resonance, you will play a critical role in supporting the operation, development and optimisation of advanced magnetic resonance facilities that underpin cutting-edge research and teaching activities. Working within Sydney Analytical, you will provide expert technical support, training and advice to researchers, students and academic staff, ensuring the successful delivery of research projects and laboratory-based learning.
You will oversee the day-to-day management of specialised magnetic resonance instrumentation and laboratory facilities, contribute to the design and implementation of experimental protocols, and drive best-practice laboratory operations. You will also play an important role in maintaining safe, compliant and efficient research environments while fostering collaborative relationships across a diverse research community
Your key responsibilities will be to:
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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Sunday 15 November 2026 11:59 PM
