At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and operate advanced X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy for groundbreaking research.
- Company: Join Monash University, a top 50 global university with a vibrant research community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Inclusive environment that values diversity and fosters career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in innovative research while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience with XPS and advanced analytical instrumentation required.
The predicted salary is between 51525 - 62975 $ per year.
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8)
Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $110,527 - $121,227 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
The Monash X-ray Platform (MXP) is an ISO 9001-certified, open-access research facility and one of Australia's largest in-house X-ray facilities, providing advanced X-ray diffraction, scattering, microscopy and photoelectron spectroscopy capabilities across materials, environmental, biomedical, energy and mining research.
We are seeking a Senior Scientific Officer – X-ray to provide specialist technical and scientific expertise within the Platform, with a primary focus on the independent operation and management of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). You will provide expert technical advice and user support, deliver training, develop methods, troubleshoot instrumentation and ensure high-quality data to support world-class research. You will also support X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) and, where required, broader MXP capabilities including XRD and SAXS.
Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will collaborate with researchers, students, industry partners and colleagues to maintain operational excellence, enhance the user experience and contribute to the ongoing development of analytical services, training and research infrastructure.
About you
You will have demonstrated experience with XPS and advanced analytical instrumentation, together with the ability to provide specialist advice, troubleshoot technical issues and develop analytical methods. You will bring strong communication and stakeholder management skills, experience supporting or training users, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative research environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise to a leading research platform supporting innovation across Monash University and external research and industry partners.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Dr Jisheng Ma, Manager, Monash X-Ray Platform (MXP), T: +61 3 9905 2783
Applications Close: Sunday 30 August 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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