[Aqualist] Senior Position(s) Available in Sydney

[HEIJNIS, Henk]

Isotope Climate Specialist
Research Leader and/or Research Team
Attractive Salary Package
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, ANSTO, is a leading Australian multidisciplinary
research and development organisation focussed upon delivering the benefits of nuclear
science and technology to community and industry.
The Institute for Nuclear Geophysiology of ANSTO is seeking a dedicated scientist with strong
interests in applications of radio- and stable isotopes in a range of current and emerging climate and
environmental issues.
The Institute has projects aimed at applications of isotopes in the hydro- and geo-sphere and
focused on climate change, paleoclimate and water resources. We have a wide range of instruments
including three accelerators, a SIMS and various radio-analytical facilities. The successful candidate
is expected to make significant contributions to this research. Also, you will be expected to maintain
existing and develop new services sought by clients and stakeholders.
You will have experience in using isotope techniques to interpret high-resolution records (e.g. in
groundwater, corals, ocean sediments, speleothems, tree rings, pollen). You will lead a team of
radiochemists using diverse research tools including alpha, beta, and gamma spectrometry and
applying analytical methods eg U/Th via TIMS and/or ICP-MS, to stable isotopes (particularly del 18-
O and del 13-C) of terrestrial origin. An interest in climate model validation eg in paleoclimates using
applications of 14C dating/tracing over the period 0-60 ka and/or applications of cosmogenic
studies (10Be+26Al activities ) related to the last glacial cycle for landscape change and chronology
of earth system processes would also be valuable.
ANSTO is particularly interested in attracting a small team into the Institute for Nuclear
Geophysiology. Candidates who are able to bring one or more co-workers with them are
encouraged to seek additional details on this.
You should have a PhD, preferably in Earth Sciences or experimental physics with a strong
experience in a range of radio- and stable isotope measuring techniques. A sound knowledge of
Quaternary science is desirable. You should be experienced and efficient in project management
and have a strong record of successful leadership of research groups.
An attractive salary package will be offered depending on qualifications and experience. To be
eligible for engagement, applicants will require a medical and security assessment.
Selection criteria for the role can be found on our homepage at www.ansto.gov.au or by contacting
Ms Deanne Wood on +61 2 9717 3993 or e-mail Deanne.Wood at ansto.gov.au
Your application must address the selection criteria, include a C. V. and the details of three
professional referees, and should be forwarded to Ms Deanne Wood by e-mail or mail to The
Institute for Nuclear Geophysiology, ANSTO, PMB 1, Menai, NSW 2234.
Applications close 21 October 2005


Professor Henk Heijnis
Program Leader Isotopes in Geo & Hydrosphere
Institute for Nuclear Geophysiology
President of the Australasian Quaternary Association


ANSTO
PMB 1 Menai 
2234 NSW Australia
T-+61-2-97173209
F-+61-2-97179270
www.ansto.gov.au