Research Assistant - Laser Threshold Magnetometry

Overview:

• Full-time, Fixed Term Position for 1 Year

• Salary Academic Level A + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the Role
As the Research Assistant in Laser Threshold Magnetometry, you will undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy.  You will be expected to work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop.

You will work as a member of an international collaboration on diamond materials for laser threshold magnetometry. You will need to undertake international travel, including to some of our partners in the US, Japan, and Germany. You will have demonstrated expertise on the optical characterisation of materials, ideally laser or diamond materials, or a commensurate skill set that can be applied to these tasks. You will be working in a team environment and expected to complement the existing research efforts and will prepare publications and project reports in collaboration with other team members.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Expertise applicable to the optical characterisation of diamond and/or laser gain materials.

• Sound publication track record commensurate with experience.

• Ability to work as a member of a research program involving a small team.

• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills enabling successful interaction with staff and students at all levels and non-RMIT personnel from a wide range of backgrounds.

• High level conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated high level of communication skills.

• Mandatory Qualifications: Qualification in the relevant discipline area preferably at postgraduate level.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the STEM College

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers, and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

Further information on STEM College in this link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools- colleges/stem-college

School of Science

The School of Science provides more than 45 bachelor and postgraduate programs to 5,000 students and undertakes world-class research across the disciplines of:  

• biosciences and food technology 

• applied chemistry and environmental science 

• physics 

• mathematical sciences 

• geospatial sciences 

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jennifer Pham – Talent Acquisition Advisor via email jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au

Research Assistant – Laser Threshold Magnetometry

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Multiple Positions Available:

We currently have two other Research Assistant positions open:

• JR32300 Research Assistant - Quantum Diamond Measurement System

• JR32301 Research Assistant - Hybrid Diamond Fibre Sensing

For more details about these positions, please visit our RMIT Careers page and search for the corresponding JR numbers: JR32301 or JR32300

Applications Close:

15 Aug 2024 11.59 pm

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