The School of Environmental Science and Management at Southern Cross University has a full-time 
Senior Research Technician/ Research Associate position available to manage its GC-c/EA-IRMS 
and Membrane Inlet Mass Spectrometer (MIMS) facility. 

Primary responsibilities will include:
(1) sample analysis and method development;
(2) the operation, maintenance, and trouble-shooting of equipment; 
(3) supervision of facility use by, and training of, researchers and post-graduate students. 

The Senior Research Technician/ Research Associate will be involved in some commercial work, as 
well as the research of the principle investigators, but would also have the opportunity for 
independent research and publication depending on qualifications and interests. Method 
development and research into new analytical techniques for coastal biogeochemistry applications 
will be an important part of the position.

The position will be based at Lismore in northern NSW, Australia. The region is a great place to live 
with a sub-tropical climate, some of the best beaches and surfing spots in the world and there are 
also great fishing, scuba diving, and wilderness areas nearby. The quality of life is very high and 
the cost of living relatively low. Initially a 3-year position will be offered, but the position may be 
extended or become continuing depending on funding.   

The annual salary will be $45,381 to $64,282 pa (HEW 5(1) to 7(4) General Staff) or $54,410 to 
$62,519 pa (Level A6 to B1 Academic Staff with a PhD) depending on qualifications and 
experience, plus employer contribution to superannuation. In addition, under the Southern Cross 
University EB Agreement there will be a further 13% incremented salary increase by 1st October 
2008. 

SELECTION CRITERIA
Ideally, the appointee should possess the following qualifications, skills, abilities and experience:
(1) Two years experience in the operation, maintenance, and trouble-shooting of an Isotope Ratio 
Mass Spectrometer;
(2) PhD in isotope biogeochemistry or similar field, or BSc/MSc and relevant experience;
(3) Experience with sample preparation and C, N and S isotopic analysis of sediment, liquid, gas 
and biological material;
(4) Experience with compound specific stable isotope mass spectrometery (GC-c-IRMS), gas 
chromatography or organic chemistry, or ability and initiative to learn quickly;
(5) Demonstrated understanding of equity principles as they pertain to staff and students.

Further Information
For further information contact Prof. Bradley Eyre ([log in to unmask])

To apply see attached or www.scu.edu.au/admin/hr