• Join a committed interdisciplinary team in this key role
• Bring your skills in liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
• Part-time (0.4FTE) role

At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose – we are widely recognised as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines. UTS Equal Futures celebrates and supports women in academia through every stage of their career.

The Faculty of Science aims to ensure equitable representation in all occupational categories and in all levels of its workforce. In an effort to eliminate employment barriers we especially encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, from individuals with primary carer responsibilities, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and from female candidates.

About the role

The Ian Potter Foundation recently awarded funding to a transdisciplinary research team in the Faculty of Science for the project: Risks from blue-green algal blooms; monitoring emerging neurotoxins.

This research brings together an impressive faculty wide team with expertise in neurotoxicity, ecology, and analytical chemistry and aligns with the UTS vision for the use of novel technologies to solve major national and international research questions. It involves monitoring blue-green algal blooms in western NSW for the presence of the neurotoxins BMAA and DAB, and determining if mussels can be useful bioindicators for these neurotoxins.

There is now an opportunity for a part-time Research Associate to assist in the liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analyses that underpin this exciting project.

About you

You have considerable experience in the development and application of liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry to problems in analytical / and bioanalytical chemistry including experience in quantitative analysis and an understanding of the validation of analytical tests.

You have a track record of participation in high performing teams engaged in innovative research exploring new areas of knowledge and an ability to undertake original research, as evidenced by timely and high-quality research outputs.

You will also bring to the role outstanding interpersonal, communication and writing skills. You must also have the capacity to undertake environmental field sampling

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please cilck apply and download the Position Statement from the UTS website.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: pro rata $78,952 - $96,158p.a. (Academic Level A)

This role attracts 9.5% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is part-time (0.4FTE) and appointment will be on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

How to Apply 

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and we encourage applicants where relevant to include a relative to opportunity or career disruption/break statement within their CV.

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Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

Please be advised that as part of the selection process that you may be requested to deliver a presentation, the audience for which may include individuals not on the Selection Panel.

Closing Date: Wednesday 18 December 2019 t 11.59pm

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia

Please note: If you have a disability requiring adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment@uts.edu.au for assistance.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.