The Opportunity

• Be responsible for geological sampling, sample preparation, and petrophysical analysis.
• Assist in the development of integrated petrophysical approaches.
• Join CSIRO - Australia's premier science and technology research organisation!

The Junior Geophysicist / Lab & Field Technician will be responsible for geological sampling, sample preparation, and petrophysical analysis of rock samples as part of an integrated regional-scale geochemical, mineralogical and geophysical project. The Technician will also be responsible for maintenance of field and lab equipment.

Your duties will include

• Planning and execution of mine site and field sampling programs for petrophysics and also field geophysical surveying undertaken by the potential fields group.
• Specimen preparation and measurement of samples for petrophysics projects, mainly related to IOCG and Magmatic Ni-PGE systems. 
• Assist in the development of integrated petrophysical approaches (i.e., where we measure multiple properties including magnetic susceptibility, remanence, density, structural fabrics, radiometrics and electrical conductivity). 
• Acquisition and maintenance of sample field sampling equipment, sample preparation tools, laboratory instruments, and field surveying instruments.

Location:       Sydney, NSW
Tenure:          Specified term of 3 years 
Salary:           AU$62K – AU$79K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Reference:    60476 

To be successful you will need

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all selection criteria can be appointed.

• A relevant bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience in potential field’s geophysics.
• Experience in the use of geophysical surveying and/or laboratory instruments.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and carry out tasks under general direction from Scientific Researchers.
• The ability and willingness to work in harsh and adverse conditions whilst maintaining health and safety requirements.

For more information please view the Position Description. 
We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining that demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of this role against the essential and desirable criteria.

Applications Close

Thursday, 7th March. 2019.