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Job Description:Fixed Term, full-time appointment (to 30 June 2028)Level 6/7: $88,865 - $110,039 + 17% SuperannuationThe Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) offers extensive and unique capabilities in the design, development, and synthesis of materials and 3D fabricated devices. The ANFF UOW Materials Node is part of a broader UOW Research Platforms capability and its activities strongly support research endeavours of UOW's Faculties and Research Entities. It is also highly involved in the provision of research services to widely ranging internal and external stakeholders, including other Australian and international academic institutions, industry partners, government agencies and departments.The Additive Bio-Fabrication Scientist will collaborate within the ANFF UOW Materials Node to support its 3D additive bio-fabrication capabilities along with supporting biomolecular interactions of cellular systems with these fabricated structures. This role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide fee-for-service support to commercial and academic researchers.Your responsibilities include developing new techniques and opportunities within the additive bio-fabrication capability as well as maintaining state-of-the-art technologies to deliver high quality outcomes for clients. You will also play a crucial role in training users in additive bio-fabrication techniques along with producing technical and project reports.To be successful you will be suitably qualified in a relevant area such materials science, biology or engineering discipline. Demonstrated experience in producing 3D-biofabricated devices and experience within a PCI and PC2 biological laboratory is essential.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for effectively training users and collaborating within a team. Strong writing skills for technical and project reports are also required. A comprehensive understanding of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) regulations and procedures is essential.Special Job Requirements:This role requires the position holder to carry out and implement WHS inductions to workplace and laboratory procedures.Handling of high-risk chemicals in a risk-controlled environment will be a part of this role. Safely working with dangerous goods is required according to the developed and approved risk assessments.How to ApplyApplicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.For further information about this position, please contact Professor Peter Innis, Director, UOW ANFF Materials Node on + 61 2 4221 3600 or via email:Closing Date: Sunday 11 August 2024, 11:59 PMNote: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.About Us:The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.University of Wollongong
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