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<h1>POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY</h1>
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<p style="line-height: normal;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">This is an opportunity to take part in an Australian Research Council grant funded project working in the research group led by
 Prof. <a href="http://sydney.edu.au/science/people/brendan.kennedy.php">Brendan Kennedy</a> to investigate the structural and magnetic properties of 4d and 5d transition metal oxides, especially those of Tc, Ru, Ir and Os.
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<p style="line-height: normal;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">You will be expected to make extensive use of the neutron scattering facilities at the
<span>Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation</span> (<span>ANSTO</span>). Some travel to the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne and other major facilities will also be required. Sample preparation and other physical property characterisation
 will be conducted at the University of Sydney.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: normal;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">To be successful in this position you will have:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">a PhD in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science
</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">a demonstrated ability</span><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US"> in the synthesis of oxides containing transition metals</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">a demonstrated ability to conduct research in hard condensed matter</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">proficiency in the collection and analysis of powder diffraction data</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">experience in using diffraction and/or spectroscopic methods</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">excellent organisational and communication skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">experience in research record keeping and the preparation of research papers for publication.</span></li></ul>
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<p style="line-height: normal;margin: 0.0cm 7.0pt 0.0pt 0.0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">Some familiarity with the operation of a Quantum Design PPMS and with Rietveld Refinement, as well as experience in
 X-ray spectroscopy (XPS/XAS) and in preparing applications for beam time at major neutron and/or synchrotron facilities will all be highly regarded.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: normal;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">The position is fixed term for two years subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Further
 offers may be available subject to performance, needs and funding.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: normal;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">Remuneration package:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US"> $95K
 p.a. (which includes base salary $80.5K p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation). Some relocation cost support may be provided and visa sponsorship will be available if required.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: normal;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. To be considered applicants must respond
 to the online selection criteria. </span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN-US">The selection criteria can be found in the document attached at the bottom of this advertisement. Please note that resumes need
 to include contact details of at least three referees and a list of publications. Initial enquiries can be directed to Fabrice Noël on
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<strong>CLOSING DATE:</strong> 23 April 2014 (11.30pm Sydney time)</span></p>
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<div style="font-family:Tahoma; font-size:13px">Brendan J. Kennedy<br>
School of Chemistry<br>
The University of Sydney<br>
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