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Job Opportunity: Micro Nano Research Facility (MNRF) at RMIT Technologist – Thin Film & Plasma Processing

The Micro Nano Research Facility (MNRF) at RMIT is seeking to appoint a Technologist – Thin Film & Plasma Processing to support the (MNRF), providing specialist technical expertise across thin film deposition, plasma processing and advanced research infrastructure. Working closely with researchers, students, industry partners and technical colleagues, you will help deliver high-quality facility services that support research, teaching and industry engagement activities.   Reporting

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Job Opportunity: ANFF-MATERIALS STEM Engagement & Outreach Officer

The ANFF-MATERIALS Node is a nationally significant research facility based at UOW’s Innovation Campus. As part of Australia’s leading fabrication network, and in partnership with the University of Newcastle, the Node enables cutting-edge materials research, advanced manufacturing and industry innovation. This role operates at the intersection of research translation, marketing and stakeholder engagement and is

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Job Opportunity: ANFF-SA Facility Manger

ANFF-SA is a world-class micro and nanofabrication facility providing access to cutting-edge research infrastructure as part of the wider ANFF network. The facility includes additive, subtractive, and wafer-based fabrication capabilities in state-of-the-art laboratories. The ANFF-SA team supports innovation across a wide range of applications, including defence, space, medical, resources, manufacturing, and environment. The Facility Manager

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Welcoming Idriss Blakey as ANFF-QLD Node Director

Welcoming Idriss Blakey as ANFF-QLD Node Director The Australian National Fabrication Facility welcomes Idriss Blakey as the new Director of its Queensland Node (ANFF‑QLD), marking a new phase of leadership for a facility that plays a critical role in connecting materials research with advanced fabrication capability and biological outcomes.  Idriss is an Associate Professor at The University of

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Job Opportunity: ANFF-ACT Process Engineer

The Process Engineer will provide device fabrication support to users of the ANFF-ACT Node facilities, such as epitaxial growth facilities, plasma etching/deposition tools, focus ion beam, atomic layer deposition tool, sputter deposition, electron beam lithography systems and nanoimprint lithography system. This included training of new users, maintaining the research equipment and developing new processes as

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2025 Frater Awards: ANFF experts take the spotlight!

The 2025 Frater and Career Development Awards have been announced, celebrating 8 exceptional individuals who will now have the chance to expand their knowledge, refine their skills and pursue advanced training opportunities.  2025 Frater and Career Development Awardees (l to r): Administration Manager Matthew Wright, CEO Jane Fitzpatrick, Dang Khoi Nguyen, Vahid Adineh, Matthew Bergin,

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Welcoming Steve Shu as ANFF-NSW’s USyd Hub Director

The Australian National Fabrication Facility is delighted to announce A/Prof Steve Shu as the new Academic Director of the University of Sydney’s Research and Prototype Foundry and the ANFF-NSW USyd Hub Director. Associate Professor Shu brings with him a wealth of experience, holding a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Melbourne

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Building international connections for nanofabrication excellence

ANFF took centre stage at the 2025 European Nanofabrication Research Infrastructure Symposium (ENRIS) in Bologna, Italy, where its delegation of experts shared insights into advanced manufacturing, client engagement and open-access facility management. ENRIS is a biannual international symposium on nanofabrication cleanroom operation, facility management, user training and best practices organised every two years by EuroNanoLab,

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