NMR Specialist
About this role
Role type: Full Time (1.0 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/ School: Bio21 Institute
Salary: Level A: $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super
Support solution-state NMR across a university-wide platform / collaborate with world-class multidisciplinary and industry researchers / grow your academic specialist career in a flagship biomedical institute
Make your mark by advancing NMR capability, training diverse users and strengthening Melbourne’s magnetic resonance community.
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 support and help advance solution-state NMR capability within the Melbourne Magnetic Resonance Platform at the Bio21 Institute. You will support and train a diverse research community, drive advanced methods, and contribute to collaborative, high-impact publications.
What you will deliver:
Provide expert solution-state NMR training, induction and user support, including workshops, SOPs and tailored development programmes.
Manage day-to-day operation, calibration, maintenance and optimisation of solution-state NMR instruments and related infrastructure.
Support development of new NMR methods and workflows, contributing to ongoing platform capability and collaborative research.
Support strategic planning, reporting, lifecycle management and funding applications that sustain and grow the MMR platform.
Promote safe, compliant operations and contribute to mentoring, seminars and engagement that uplift the research community.
You may be a great fit if:
Hold a PhD in chemistry, biophysical sciences, biochemistry, physics, engineering or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrate expertise in solution-state NMR spectroscopy and data analysis .
Bring hands-on experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting NMR instruments within a multi-user or core facility environment.
Experience with high-throughput or automated NMR workflows is advantageous.
Develop and deliver effective training, inductions and documentation for users from diverse scientific backgrounds and disciplines.
Excel at managing competing priorities, coordinating complex facility operations and contributing to strategic planning and reporting.
Champion rigorous safety practices, risk management and compliance with OH&S requirements in laboratory environments.
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
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
Your new team – Bio21 Institute
You will join the Melbourne Magnetic Resonance Platform, spanning Bio21 and Chemistry within the Faculty of Science. The platform brings together cutting-edge instrumentation and expert staff to support magnetic resonance research across multiple faculties. You will collaborate with leading academics, students and industry partners, shaping an open, service-focused and innovative culture.
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Application essentials:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Prof Ivan Marusic at imarusic@unimelb.edu.au
For questions related to our recruitment process email Oliver Bukasa at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 21 August 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.