[Neutron] Advertisement for Molecular Biologist in Australia's National Deuteration Facility, Sydney, Australia - closing date 17 March 2013 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

[ROBINSON, Robert]

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Molecular Biologist - NDF
Molecular Biologist
·         National Deuteration Facility (NDF)
·         Fixed Term - 3 years | Full Time | $75k - $84k +15.4% super
·         Structural Biology Research context

About ANSTO and the National Deuteration Facility

ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focusing on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community, particularly through the operation of Australia's state-of-the art OPAL Nuclear Research Reactor which also produces the majority of Australia's nuclear medicines. The NDF is Australia's national facility for isotopic labelling of molecules with the stable, non-radioactive isotope deuterium (2H) using chemical or biological (in vivo) processes in order to enhance contrast when conducting structural studies using neutron scattering instruments operated by the Bragg Institute at the OPAL Reactor, or using other techniques such as NMR or Mass Spectrometry. A key part of the NDF's mission is expansion of the range of applications of the OPAL research reactor in the study of biological, organic and polymeric molecules, opening up new avenues for researchers in the biosciences, chemistry and medicine in Australia.

The NDF is one of the few open access facilities in the world offering chemical deuteration for Australian and international researchers and is the only such facility to offer both chemical and biodeuteration.

About the position

The Molecular Biologist is responsible for:
·         Applying molecular techniques and expertise to the cloning, expression and purification of proteins, and other biomolecules, for the purpose of producing deuterated molecules for structural analysis using neutron scattering and other techniques (eg NMR)
·         Providing advice on molecular techniques relevant to cloning and expression to other members of the NDF's biodeuteration team and their collaborators.
The Molecular Biologist NDF reports to the Director of the National Deuteration Facility (NDF) and will be a member of the NDF team which consists of biochemists, microbiologists, structural biologists, and organic chemists.
Duties and responsibilities:
·         Undertake cloning and expression of genes in microbial systems suitable for expression during growth on D2O and deuterated carbon compounds and purification of those gene products
·         Liaise with internal and external collaborators regarding experimental approach to gene transfer, expression and purification of proteins
·         Contribute to in house, collaborative and NDF-user research projects requiring production of deuterated biomolecules for structural investigations.


Skills and Experience
"The successful candidate will be an experienced Molecular Biologist with a meticulous and innovative approach to execution of research in the laboratory who possesses an ability to engage with leading researchers at a national and international level.."
Peter Holden, Director - National Deuteration Facility

Why join ANSTO?
ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians. ANSTO's breadth of science across reactor based structural studies, life sciences, advanced materials and environmental research, creates a vibrant R&D precinct with very strong ties to the academic and international research sectors.

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for
·         Training, development and mentoring opportunities
·         Performance based salary increases
·         Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions
Located in the Sutherland Shire, we have free onsite parking, a swimming pool, lunchtime sporting competitions and a delicious onsite café with relaxing break-out areas.

If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!

For more information please view the Position Information package or contact Jessica Haines on (02) 9717 3359.

Applications must be submitted on-line via our website.
Applications close: 17 March 2013
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