Superconductor Theoretician - [Archived Advertisement]

Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our?vision towards reconciliation. 

The Opportunity

• Apply your knowledge of theoretical  physics
• World-leading scientific capability in High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) electronics
• Truly flexible work arrangements! Achieve your work life balance

CSIRO’s Manufacturing Business Unit combines multi-disciplinary scientific and engineering capability and uses world-class infrastructure to partner with industry in the development of innovative products and processes that allow Australian manufacturers to be globally competitive and environmentally sustainable.

CSIRO’s Applied Physics Group is a diverse team of scientists, engineers and research staff which develops devices and engineered systems for the benefit industrial partners including in aerospace, space, defence, renewable energy, telecommunications, minerals and mining, and transportation. In particular, quantum devices is an area for significant expansion and we are seeking to fill a number of exciting new roles across the group.

As the Superconductor Theoretician, you will develop theoretical models and simulations of superconducting devices towards understanding and advancement of the teams prototype device performance. You will work under the supervision of more senior researchers, to assist in the planning and preparation of research proposals and carry out research investigations, requiring originality, creativity and innovation. 

Your duties will include:

• Developing and utilising theoretical models to help inform HTS junction-based sensors.
• Compare theoretical predictions with measurement data and use this to inform future device designs.
• Incorporate novel approaches to scientific investigations by adapting and/or developing original concepts and ideas for new, existing and further research. 
• Select the most profitable line of attack upon a problem, prepare detailed design proposals and experimental protocols.
• Draw on professional expertise, knowledge of other disciplines and research experience to recognise opportunities for innovation and generate new theoretical perspectives by pursuing new ideas/approaches and networking with scientific colleagues across a range of disciplines. 
• Present results in a meaningful format, prepare reports for clients and/or write scientific papers for publication.  
• Address problems promptly and in a constructive manner.
• Undertake experimental and/or observational research activities and may supervise and/or train others to ensure experiments are established in accordance with research design.
• Provide supervision and coaching to students and technical staff as required.
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with commercially sensitive information.

Location:  Lindfield, NSW
Salary:  AU$102k – AU$111k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:  Specified term of 3 years
Reference:  80387

To be considered you will need:

• A PhD (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in a relevant field such as theoretical physics. 
• A sound knowledge of theoretical physics especially superconductivity and/or condensed matter physics. 
• Demonstrated theoretical physics/mathematical modelling capabilities 
• Demonstrated programming skills for control electronics and/or data analysis, in C++, Matlab, Python or similar.  
• Demonstrated capability in planning, organising and manipulating experimental data including statistical and fitting techniques. 
• Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems. 
• A demonstrated publication history of authorship on scientific papers in peer reviewed journals and/or reports, grant applications or inventorship on patent applications. 

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position in CSIRO you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain Security Clearance at Negative Vetting 2 level.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

06 March 2022, 11:00pm AEDT

We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as they come through. CSIRO reserves the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.