Laser Ablation, Automation and Digitisation Research Scientist

Role type: Full-time; Continuing (Research Contingent)Faculty: Faculty of ScienceDepartment/School: School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric SciencesSalary: Level of appointment is subject to qualification and experience

- Advance state-of-the-art laser ablation and automated analytical geochemistry capabilities in a world-class research environment.
- Create new ICP-MS methods and build capacity at the hardware-software interface, linking novel research capability and capacity building to translational research outcomes and impact.
- Lead the development of automated and digitised analytical geochemistry capabilities, advancing research and collaboration across disciplines and fostering new R&D; partnerships and initiatives.
- Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity You will advance analytical geochemistry by developing laboratory, automation and digital workflows that generate new and improved research capabilities and build capacity within Melbourne Analytical Geochemistry and across the Melbourne Isotope Analytics Research Platform. Combining specialist analytical expertise with digital innovation, you will help develop new methods, improve data stewardship and accessibility, and build research infrastructure that enables interdisciplinary collaboration. In addition to driving R&D;,



you will also contribute to research partnerships, scholarly outputs and community engagement, helping translate advances in analytical geochemistry into broader research and societal outcomes.

What you will deliver:

- Develop, optimise and document laboratory, analytical and digital workflows for laser ablation and solution-based mass spectrometric analyses.
- Advance automation, data reduction, quality assurance, imaging and digital pipelines to generate robust, reusable and well-curated research datasets.
- Troubleshoot and improve analytical instrumentation and digital infrastructure, developing new protocols and research capabilities in response to evolving research needs.
- Collaborate with researchers and external partners across academia, government and industry, contributing to research projects, funding proposals, scholarly outputs and intellectual property development.
- Train and mentor students and researchers, develop standard operating procedures, and communicate research capabilities and outcomes to scientific and wider communities.

You may be a great fit if you:

- Hold a PhD in trace element and/or isotope geochemistry or a related discipline, or demonstrate equivalent expertise.
- Bring experience in analytical geochemistry and laboratory protocols, alongside demonstrated digital capabilities in areas such as automated QA/QC,



data reduction, imaging, data curation or programming.
- Enjoy troubleshooting technical challenges and developing or improving analytical methods, digital workflows and research infrastructure.
- Work effectively both independently and collaboratively, building productive relationships across multidisciplinary research teams and with academic, industry and government partners.
- Bring robust communication and organisational skills, with an interest in developing an academic specialist career through research outputs, training and engagement with scientific and wider communities.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

📌 Laser Ablation, Automation and Digitisation Research Scientist (Melbourne)
🏢 University Of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne