[Aqualist] AMS research scientist position, ANTARES, Sydney Australia

[Tim Barrows]

From: "FINK, David" <fink at ansto.gov.au>


Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Scientist

Research Physicist

Salary range $65,000-$73,000 ( plus super)

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.  ANSTO is seeking a 
dedicated physicist with strong interests in accelerator based 
technologies, nuclear techniques of analysis and their applications 
to Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS)

Current AMS based research is carried out using ANSTO's 10MV FN 
ANTARES Tandem and a new 2MV Radiocarbon HVE Tandem.  These two 
accelerators provide high throughput and high quality measurements of 
14C, 10Be, 26Al, 129I and actinides on 4 dedicated beam lines 
equipped with state-of-the art beam line components and two 60 
-sample HVE sputter ion sources. The current research focus is on 
accelerator based AMS and its application to quaternary and earth 
sciences, landscape change, hydrology, archaeology and paleoclimate 
studies in diverse archives throughout the Southern Hemisphere.

The successful candidate is expected to make significant 
contributions to and expand the ANSTO accelerator based AMS research, 
its capabilities and facilities.  The candidate will also be expected 
to maintain existing national and international collaborations and 
develop new ones which meet the needs of University researchers, 
government agencies, external clients and stakeholders.

You will have experience in operating a tandem accelerator for high 
precision AMS measurements, data analyses, and data reduction with 
emphasis on radiocarbon calibration and database 
management.  Knowledge in various aspects of sample preparation, 
methods of AMS with various detection systems and novel techniques to 
expand our accelerator capabilities to new isotopes will be 
important.  Experience in the interpretation of high-resolution 
records (e.g. in groundwater, corals, ocean sediments, speleothems, 
tree rings, pollen, exposure dating) will be of benefit.

You will work closely with a team of accelerator physicists and 
technicians as well as AMS radiochemists, who operate a suite of 
chemistry preparation laboratories. You should have a PhD in nuclear, 
atomic or applied physics.  You will have experience in Accelerator 
Mass Spectrometry and accelerator base techniques.  You will be 
experienced and efficient in project management, and have 
demonstrated an ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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 CV. 
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.

Please contact Dr David Fink for any general inquires about this 
position. Tel:61-2-9717-3048 (office) -3840 tandem)  -3257  (fax) 
:  E-mail : fink at ansto.gov.au

Applications close 16th  December 2005
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Dr David Fink
Project Leader
ING, ANSTO,  PMB1, Menai, 2234
AUSTRALIA

Tel : 61-2-9717-3048  (office)
    * 3840  (tandem)
    * 3257  (fax)

61-2-9300-8083     (home)
E-mail : fink at ansto.gov.au
see our websites:
<<http://www.ansto.gov.au/nugeo>http://www.ansto.gov.au/nugeo>
<http://www.ansto.gov.au/nugeo/research/c_ccash.html>