Technical NMR Support Officer
About this role
Role type: Full Time (1.0 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/ School: Bio21 Institute
Salary: UOM 7: $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
Support NMR operations in a flagship research platform / support multidisciplinary discovery across campus and industry / grow specialist expertise.
Apply now to drive high-impact NMR capability, enabling researchers to solve complex molecular and materials challenges.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will lead day-to-day NMR support for a collaborative, multi-node research platform. You will train researchers, optimise instrumentation, and help shape future magnetic resonance capabilities across the University.
What you will deliver:
Support day-to-day MMR platform operations, including user training, troubleshooting, scheduling and administrative processes.
Undertake routine maintenance, calibration and monitoring of NMR instruments, escalating complex issues to senior platform staff.
Develop and deliver inductions, SOPs, training materials and advanced capability development for diverse internal and external users.
Provide high-level technical and scientific input to experimental design, data analysis and publications with collaborating research groups.
Contribute to strategic growth of MMR capabilities, including new methods, technologies, reporting metrics and community engagement activities.
You may be a great fit if:
Hold a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Engineering, Biophysical Sciences, Biochemistry or related field with relevant experience.
Demonstrate hands-on experience with routine NMR upkeep, including cryogen refills, calibration, maintenance and solution state NMR.
Provide high-quality research support, contributing to experimental design, troubleshooting and integrated workflows for complex projects.
Build collaborative relationships with researchers, technical staff and industry users across disciplines and organisational levels.
Manage time, competing priorities and safety responsibilities, ensuring compliance with OH&S policies and risk management processes.
Engage proactively with new methods, technologies and professional development opportunities, sharing learnings with the platform community.
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
Based at the Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute, you will join a leading life sciences hub. Melbourne Magnetic Resonance is a multi-node research platform supporting researchers across Science, MDHS, Engineering and industry partners. Working within the Faculty of Science, you will collaborate widely, influence cutting-edge projects and strengthen impactful partnerships.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Application essentials:
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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 marusic@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.