Applications Specialist (Volume Electron Microscopy)

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis 1/10/2025-30/6/2028.
• Base salary range: $116,262– $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The University of Western Australia is a research-intensive institution with goals that include supporting influential research and the training of students and staff in the relevant skills. Its research and development infrastructure is key to supporting these goals. In that context, the CMCA is the University’s microscopy, characterisation and analysis core facility. Its goal is to facilitate and provide research excellence through a focus on world-class facilities matched with expertise and a concept-to-publication user pathway to meet the characterisation requirements of researchers and industry through excellence in training, measurement and analysis.

The centre comprises ~30 academic, research, technical and administrative staff supporting an exceptionally diverse range of instrument platforms including electron microscopy and microanalysis, secondary ion mass spectrometry, scanning probe microscopy, X-ray microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, cytometry and optical microscopy. The CMCA operates on three main sites and supports research in all areas, particularly in engineering, science and health.

About the opportunity

• You will work independently and provide a high level of multi-disciplinary electron microscopy expertise to support academic staff, technical staff, students and external stakeholders with their research pursuits.
• Provide training, advice and support in all aspects of Serial Block Face-Scanning
• Electron Microscopy (SBF-SEM) workflows, from sample preparation through to data acquisition and analysis.
• You will also participate more broadly in the activities of the electron microscopy capability.

About you

• Relevant tertiary or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Advanced knowledge and technical experience in sample preparation relevant to volume EM.
• Advanced knowledge of SBF-SEM workflows, and their applications within research.
• Extensive experience engaging and supporting diverse research programs.
• Demonstrated experience in the management, processing and analysis of large imaging datasets.

Special Requirements

• Able to fit the physical requirements of the position
• Some after-hours work may be required
• Occasional travel may be required

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Applications Specialist (Volume Electron Microscopy) -520940.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Crystal Cooper at [email protected]

How to apply

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday 26th August 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.