As the Process Engineer: Nanofabrication, you will operate a range of specialised nanofabrication equipment in the Research & Prototype Foundry (including high performance electron beam lithography). You will provide technical support and advice to researchers using the facility, aiding the research and providing collaborative research input for projects being undertaken.

About the Research & Prototype Foundry

Part of the NSW node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF), the Research and Prototype foundry is based in the Sydney Nanoscience Hub, a purpose-built building to explore the nature of matter, design new technologies, and engineer them in some of the best cleanroom and nanofabrication facilities in the world.

The Research and Prototype Foundry provides access to state-of-the-art instruments for the fabrication of devices and structures with features on the micro and nanoscale. The facility supports academic and industry based researchers across a wide range of applications.

For more information on Research & Prototype Foundry, one of three core research facilities in the Sydney Nanoscience Hub, visit:

For more information about the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF), visit: https://www.anff.org.au/

Your key responsibilities will be to:

provide nanofabrication research support and assistance to researchers and other technical staff working in the laboratory

maintain the facility workplace ensuring that the research requirements of the RPF are met effectively.

Ensure the laboratory is compliant with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

prepare reporting and documentation for the work area.

provide effective leadership and management guidance and support to the staff in the facility

About you

tertiary qualification in a relevant field e.g. engineering, science

experience with micro/nanofabrication, micro/nano characterisation, and associated processing techniques in a cleanroom environment

experience in coordinating the day-to-day running of scientific instrumentation in a multiuser facility

experience in the application of Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) to complex nanofabrication and/or as part of process involving multiple fabrication steps

high-level communication skills, especially in scientific communication and the preparation of reports

interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders, staff, users, supervisors, and equipment suppliers

ability to ascertain research trends, methodological developments, and the needs of researchers.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position