Vacancy at ANSTO Leader Neutron Scattering

[THORN, Cherylie]

The following position is available at ANSTO (http://www.ansto.gov.au).
The closing date for applications is 31 January 1999. 


> AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION
> Physics Division
> Leader, Neutron Scattering and Synchrotron Radiation Group
> Senior Principal Research Scientist
> $84,421 - $94,925
> 
> ANSTO is seeking a scientist of international reputation in neutron
> scattering research to be appointed Leader of the Neutron Scattering
> and Synchrotron Radiation Group in the Physics Division. 
> 
> The successful applicant should have demonstrated:
> *	International reputation in neutron scattering research
> *	Knowledge of synchrotron radiation science and its applications
> *	Leadership ability to inspire scientists and support staff to be
> creative and output oriented
> *	Extensive negotiating skills to create research alliances with
> industry, academia and  other research 	institutions, both in
> Australia and overseas.
> 
> The Leader of the Neutron Scattering and Synchrotron Radiation Group
> must have the capacity to manage teams of people involved in providing
> research and services.  He/she must have the foresight to identify the
> potential contribution of neutron scattering and synchrotron radiation
> to Australian science and to the ANSTO core business areas. This
> should be achieved by encouraging teaming within ANSTO and with other
> national and international organisations.
> 
> ANSTO operates a number of neutron scattering facilities on the HIFAR
> reactor, including neutron powder diffractometers, a long wavelength
> polarisation neutron facility, two single crystal spectrometers and a
> small angle neutron scattering instrument. ANSTO is currently
> finalising its Environmental Impact Study for a replacement nuclear
> research reactor at the Lucas Heights Science & Technology Centre.
> The successful applicant will have a key role in developing the
> scientific program based on the world-class neutron scattering
> instruments planned  for this facility.
> 
> This research group has the responsibility for the ANSTO driven
> activities of the Australian Synchrotron Radiation Program, based on
> the Australian facilities developed at the Photon Factory in Japan and
> at the Advanced Photon Source in USA.
> 
> The successful applicant will be offered a permanent position subject
> to the satisfactory completion of a probation period.  For permanent
> appointment applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent
> Residents willing to pursue Australian Citizenship.   
> 
> Further details can be obtained by contacting Dr Claudio Tuniz on
> phone:  (02) 9717 3493, fax: (02) 9717 3257 or e-mail:
> tuniz at ansto.gov.au.  Selection criteria can be obtained by telephoning
> Mrs Judy Penny on (02) 9717 3385 or by accessing our Home Page on
> http://www.ansto.gov.au.
> 
> Applications based on the selection criteria, giving the names of at
> least three referees and quoting position number PHY61, should be
> forwarded to Dr Claudio Tuniz, Director, Physics Division, ANSTO, PMB
> 1, Menai  NSW  2234.
> 
> Applications close 31 January 1999.
> 
> Ansto is an Equal Opportunity Employer
> Smoking in the Workplace is Prohibited
> 
> 
> AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION
> 
> 
> SELECTION CRITERIA
> 
> DIVISION:			PHYSICS -  (PHY61) 
> 
> PROJECT:			NEUTRON SCATTERING
> 
> CLASSIFICATION: 		SPRS
> 
> 
> 1.  PhD or equivalent in Physics or Chemistry ESSENTIAL 
> 	
> 2.  International reputation in neutron scattering research  ESSENTIAL
> 
> 	
> 3.Demonstrated scientific leadership and the ability to inspire other
> scientists ESSENTIAL
> 	
> 4.Experience in project management and team development IMPORTANT 
> 	
> 5.Demonstrated ability to negotiate with a variety of institutes and
> stakeholders IMPORTANT	
> 
> Cherylie Thorn
> Administrative Assistant
> Physics Division
> ANSTO
> Private Mail Bag 1
> MENAI  NSW  2234
> Telephone:  61 2 9717 9039
> Fax:  61 2 9717 3257
> 
> mailto:thorn at ansto.gov.au    http://www.ansto.gov.au
> 
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