Re: Part time flow position available - Australia

From: Grace Chojnowski (gchojnowski@optushome.com.au)
Date: Tue Jul 30 2002 - 02:38:24 EST


Hi Volker,

I think as you say yourself your words are a little harsh. Over the years I
have had quite a number of people (many from Europe) with years of flow
cytometry experience approach me in hope to obtain work in Australia only
for short periods of time anywhere from 3 months to 2 years. Some of these
people wish to improve their English and would like to do this working in a
field that they are familiar with, others would like to visit/tour our
country and work at the same time.  Many of these people are young and the
position that has been advertised by Elise is perfect for someone who would
like to take the opportunity to come over to our wonderful country for a
short time, although I have been approached by someone with many years of
experience that would like to come over and have break from their more
permanent/senior positions. I am sure that Elise will get many international
people approach her interested in this position and they would not regret
coming over one little bit. The Australian Flow Cytometry Group is a very
friendly group as is the Melbourne Flow Group what a perfect opportunity to
get to know fellow flow cytometrists on the other side of the world.

BTW I hope my message has not overfilled your email box.

Grace Chojnowski

> I am a little bit confused about your job offer. Be honest, do you really
> think you can hire or attract a qualified flow operator from the
> international community (were you posted it) for a term of 8 months??? I
> don't think so.
> 2 years contracts are at least necessary to interest people from abroad.
As
> I know you have an AustralAsian flow society. Make your offers there. Our
> e-mail boxes are daily overfilled with mails which has to be worked out.
> That takes time. Sorry for my harsh words.
>
> Regards
> Volker
>
> Volker Eckstein PhD
> Dept. of Internal Medicine V
> Medical school of the university
> University of Heidelberg
> GERMANY
> volker_eckstein@med.uni-heidelberg.de
>
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Elise Randle-Barrett
> [mailto:Elise.Randle-Barrett@med.monash.edu.au]
> Gesendet am: Freitag, 26. Juli 2002 13:00
> An: Cytometry Mailing List
> Betreff: Part time flow position available - Australia
>
>
>
> Dear all,
>
>
> A part time position (3 days/week) is available in the flow lab at
> Monash Medical School, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia for
> approximately 8 months (maternity leave vacancy). The flow lab consists
> of a BD FACScan, FACSCalibur and FACStar Plus.  The individual will be
> required to operate the FACStar Plus, supervise students, and perform
> routine machine maintenance.  If anyone is interested please send me an
> e-mail.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Elise



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