Scientist – Nuclear Wasteforms

3 Years Fixed Term

Salary range $86K to $91K (plus 15.4% super)

ANSTO is the national organisation for nuclear research and development. We focus on undertaking leading edge research, delivering innovative scientific services and specialised advice to government, industry, academia and other research organisations.

The Institute of Materials Engineering is a major centre of materials expertise in Australia with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. The Institute plays a significant role in maintaining Australia's international profile in the field of nuclear science and technology. The Institute’s core mission is to: Develop, manufacture, characterise, model and ultimately, utilise Materials in support of the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Cycle and next generation Nuclear Power generation systems.

We are looking for a Scientist to join our Nuclear Wasteforms team. Your objective will be to undertake tactical and strategic research and development into ceramic and glass-ceramics for the immobilisation of nuclear waste. This position will also provide scientific and technical support, plus advice, to ANSTO commercial nuclear wasteform projects.

The successful applicant will have a PhD. in Solid State Science, Materials Science, Ceramics or equivalent or related field. A sound knowledge of materials science and related work experience, particularly in the fabrication and testing of samples is necessary be successful in this role.

In addition, the applicant is expected to demonstrate the ability to plan, organise and coordinate experimental work and identify commercial applications for research outcomes in addition to providing quality advice on experimental and model-based evaluation techniques.

A willingness to work with radioactive materials after training and under strict control is a requirement for this position.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment and Australian citizens are preferred.

For further technical information relating to this position please contact Lyndon Edwards either on +61 (02) 9717 3652 or at led@ansto.gov.au

TO APPLY and view the selection criteria please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page or contact Megan Lusty on +61 (02) 9717 3094. Applications must address the selection criteria and should be submitted on-line via our website.

For further information please consult the vacancies page of our website www.ansto.gov.au

Applications close: 25^th January 2010