[Gate-users] University of Sydney - Career Opportunity

[Abel Orellana]

RESEARCH FELLOW / SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW


BRAIN AND MIND RESEARCH INSTITUTE

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

REFERENCE NO. 2784/0910

 

 

The University of Sydney is Australia's premier University with an
outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence, and
employs over 6,800 permanent staff supporting over 46,000 students.

 

The National Imaging Facility <http://www.anif.org.au/>  (NIF) is a
network of state-of-the-art imaging facilities with nodes in all capital
cities on the mainland of Australia. It provides a range of leading-edge
imaging instrumentation, advice and assistance in the optimal use of
biomedical imaging technologies to the Australian research community.

 

The University of Sydney and the Australian National Science and
Technology Organisation (ANSTO) operate the NIF node located at the
Brain and Mind Research Institute <http://sydney.edu.au/bmri>  in Sydney
as a collaborative partnership. This node specialises in radiotracer
based molecular imaging techniques, such as PET and SPECT, which are
used to image the distribution and kinetics of radiopharmaceuticals in
the body.

 

We are seeking an experienced imaging scientist with strong analytical,
computational and communication skills to join our multidisciplinary
team at the Brain and Mind Research Institute. As the NIF Facility
Officer, you will facilitate access for users of the Facility, advise on
appropriate imaging methodology and protocols, develop analysis tools as
required and assist them with the analysis of their imaging data. The
Facility Officer will also ensure that all research projects have the
appropriate ethical, radiological and biological clearances. He/she will
recommend to the NIF Node Director approvals on merit for the NIF
subsidised access scheme and organise appropriate educational and
training programs for potential end-users. 

 

To succeed you will have a PhD degree in Physics, Electrical
Engineering, Computing Science or a related discipline. It is essential
that you have experience in PET and/or SPECT image processing, ideally
in a pre-clinical research context, and familiarity with scientific
software platforms such as IDL and Matlab. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others
are also required. Previous research experience in medical imaging is
highly desirable.

 

The position is full-time fixed term for four years, subject to the
completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees.
Further offers may be possible dependent upon performance, funding and
need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a
condition of employment for new appointees. 

Remuneration package: Research Fellow: $97 172 - $115 390 (consisting of
a base salary $82 112 - $97 506, leave loading and up to 17% employer's
contribution to superannuation). 
 

Remuneration package:  Senior Research Fellow: $119 032 - $137 128
(consisting of a base salary $100 584 - $115 980, leave loading and up
to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

All applications must be submitted online. To be considered applicants
must respond to selection criteria; to do so complete your responses o n
the online application form. Please note that resumes need to include
contact details of three referees from a range of sources. To apply,
please visit our website http://sydney.edu.au/positions and search ref
number 2784/0910.

 

Enquiries regarding the role may be directed to Professor Steve Meikle
on 9351 0847. General enquiries regarding the recruitment process may be
directed to Julie Small on (02) 8627 1223 

CLOSING DATE: 14 November 2010

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity,
diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups
and women are encouraged. 

 

 

ABEL ORELLANA | Candidate Research & Sourcing Consultant

SydneyRecruitment | Human Resources

 

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