Hi all Although this position is advertised as a part-time position, there is a high probability that it may end up being a full time position subject to a grant being approved. ----------------------------- Vacancy No. 2015-7302 Adelaide Metro (West Beach) Contract, Part Time up to 31/10/2016 $75,856 - $84,507 per annum (Salary adjusted according to actual hours worked), PO2
The Aquatic Biochemist belongs to the Aquaculture Program, SARDI - Aquatic Sciences within the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI). SARDI provides research and development services to the state government, commercial clients and research partners to help make South Australia's primary industries and regions internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable. SARDI's programs are designed to increase the productivity, sustainability and adaptability of the state's agriculture, food and wine, fisheries and aquaculture and bioscience enterprises, create opportunities for market growth, address barriers to growth and provide applied solutions. The Aquatic Biochemist will provide their significant expertise in enhancing the capability within the Algal Production Group and the NCRIS Algae and Biofuels Facility. The incumbent will be responsible for the operation and interpretation of outputs from High performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (GCMS) and other specialised analytical equipment. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing, improving and optimising new and existing analytical protocols utilised by the program. The development and management of standard operating procedures (SOP's) for the Algal Production Group's laboratory is also part of the role. Data entry, management, storage and analysis, and report writing are integral to the role. The Aquatic Biochemist will also assist the subprogram leader with preparation of grant proposals. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS A PhD or a master's degree in biochemistry or equivalent with research and analytical experience is required. SPECIAL CONDITIONS This is a part time vacancy, working 45 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked. A current Class C drivers licence is required. Work outside normal working hours and on weekends will be required. Intrastate and occasional interstate travel may be required, including absence overnight. ENQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS TO Enquiries to: Dr Sasi Nayar Subprogram Leader and Phytoplankton Biologist SARDI Aquatic Sciences Telephone: 08 82075321 Applications to: Ms Sophie Anthony Administrative Support Officer SARDI Aquatic Sciences PO Box 120 Henley Beach SA 5022 Telephone: 08 82075403 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward a Covering Letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Expertise, Achievement Orientation and Problem Solving capabilities of the role and a current CV. Applicants are to include the contact information of 3 current referees and a completed "Pre Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector" form. For information on how to apply and a copy of the Role Description visit www.pir.sa.gov.au/pirsa/careers<http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/pirsa/careers> APPLICATIONS CLOSE 24 November 2015 *********** Dr Sasi Nayar *********** Phytoplankton Biologist and Subprogram Leader Algal Production Group Facility Manager NCRIS Algae and Biofuels Facility South Australian Research and Development Institute - Aquatic Sciences ------------- Physical address : 2 Hamra Avenue, West Beach, SA 5024, AUSTRALIA -------------- Postal address : PO Box 120, Henley Beach, SA 5022, AUSTRALIA -------------- Tel : +61 8 8207 5321 Fax : +61 8 8207 5481 Mob : +61 428 542 101 E mail : [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> URL : http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/46437/NayarSasi.pdf http://pir.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/236398/Algal_Production_Group_201505.pdf http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/236360/Algae_and_Biofuels_flyer.pdf http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/236361/SARDI_Aquatic_Sciences_ABF_capabilities.pdf ------------------------------------ Disclaimer The information contained within this email is confidential and may be the subject of legal privilege. This email is intended solely for the addressee, and if you are not the intended recipient you must not disclose, copy, use or distribute this email or any of its attachments. If you have received this email in error, please advise the sender immediately via reply email, delete the message and any attachments from your system, and destroy any copies made. PIRSA makes no representation that this email or any attached files are free from viruses or other defects. It is the recipient's responsibility to check the email and any attached files for viruses or other defects.
