Apply for the Physicist role at Chrysos Corporation .
About The Role
The Chrysos physicist performs research and development (R&D) to expand the application and capabilities of PhotonAssay technology: an industrial application of Gamma-Ray Activation Analysis (GAA). They develop and maintain the analysis chain software and provide expert scientific advice to other Chrysos teams.
What You Will Do
R&D Project Management
* Define, scope, plan and manage well‑defined R&D projects using the Chrysos Stage Gate framework.
* Accountable for the management and timely delivery of their projects.
* Projects may involve multiple participants.
* Typical project duration up to 0.5 FTE year total.
* Ensure milestones and timelines for active projects are updated weekly, including progress summaries.
* Ensure project deliverables are fit‑for‑purpose.
Development and Maintenance of Analysis Chain
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of the analysis chain in the PhotonAssay codebase, including detector, analysis, reporting and QC software.
* Ensure code is maintainable and follows software best‑practices.
* Ensure that changes that alter analytical performance are adequately specified, tested and understood. Manage changes with stakeholders where necessary.
* Defects are recorded, tracked and fixed in a timely fashion, especially those impacting customer results.
New Analytical Services and Capabilities
* Identify suitable nuclear reactions.
* Perform Monte Carlo simulations.
* Design and conduct experiments.
* Design detector and electronics.
* Build and test hardware prototypes.
* Analyze and interpret data.
Scientific Knowledge and Support
* Develop working knowledge of the PhotonAssayTM technique and associated science.
* Assist other Chrysos teams and clients with advanced forensics and data analytics for physics operations.
* Provide information regarding radiation safety.
Documentation and Publication
* Assist in preparation of manuals, white papers and other technical materials as required.
* Assist in preparation of scientific reports, publications, presentations and brochures as required.
Essential Qualifications
* A tertiary qualification in physics or a closely related discipline.
* Experience in leading research and development projects.
* Demonstrated expertise in scientific programming and data analysis.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical documentation and reports.
* problem‑solving, analytical and organisational skills.
* Demonstrated capability to work effectively within a global business and across diverse cultures.
Desirable
* Research experience in one or more of the following fields:
o Activation or X‑Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis.
o Nuclear physics.
o Particle accelerators and instrumentation.
o X‑ray or gamma‑ray spectroscopy.
o Radiation detection.
* A postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject, or at least 5 years' experience working in a relevant field.
* Adept at writing scientific software using Python.
* Willing and able to travel to remote locations in Australia and overseas.
* Attention to detail and highly organised.
* Effective project management skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills, including collaboration with people from different technical disciplines.
Who We Are (Our Values)
* Safety is a non‑negotiable core value; we create a culture where physical and psychological safety are top priorities.
* One United Team – trust, respect and empathy guide our collaboration.
* Delighted Customers – we listen, understand and act with care to deliver exceptional experiences.
* Always Improving – curiosity, courage and commitment to progress drive us forward.
Why Join Us
* Flexibility and wellbeing initiatives to help maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
* Opportunities to work with groundbreaking equipment that transforms the mining industry and reduces its environmental impact.
* Collaboration with industry experts and the chance to grow and develop professionally.
* Exciting career prospects and room for advancement.
If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please apply through the link below and let's explore the potential of working together. Join Chrysos and be part of an innovative team that's shaping the future of mining technology.
Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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