Research Associate in Lung Function Imaging

• Join a research group pioneering the field of lung function imaging in radiotherapy

• Located at South Eveleigh Biomedical building in the Faculty of Medicine and Health

• Two-year full time fixed term contract, with a base salary of $113,634 - $132,533 p.a., plus leave loading and a 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Image X Institute is a centre for innovation in radiation therapy and medical imaging technologies. Our research portfolio spans development of new treatment ideas, clinical trials, preclinical imaging, device development, MRI-Physics, radiation therapy physics, and computational physics. We engage with industry, hospitals, international collaborators and universities to forge relationships that help take our projects from lab bench to patient bedside. Here, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide ranging and multi-disciplinary research program.

We are seeking a Research Associate at level A or B to join the Image X Institute, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health The successful candidate will be led by Prof Paul Keall to investigate generating volumetric images of lung function from daily images taken as standard of care during radiation therapy treatment. In this role you will conduct high-quality research, lead publications, engage in clinical trials and have the opportunity to contribute to and lead research grant submissions.

The successful applicant will assist on a project which aims to reduce radiation toxicity for lung cancer patients and increase eligibility for life-saving immunotherapy by delivering daily imaging of lung function. The emerging radiation therapy paradigm of sparing healthy sections of the lung is hampered by inability to track changing function over the weeks of treatment. The team is uniquely qualified to deliver this by combining recent imaging innovations with expertise in lung function imaging, protecting patients from side effects.

You will benefit from a strong mentoring environment as part of the lung function imaging research stream in the Image X Institute. This project is part of our globally leading CT-ventilation imaging research which includes industry and hospital collaboration, clinical trials and licensed IP. You will be based at South Eveleigh (formerly the Australian Technology Park).

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Undertake original research in developing methods of lung function imaging

• undertake quantitative data analysis

• prepare and submit academic journal articles

• contribute to successful applications for competitive research grants and/ or funding to deliver research impact

• develop national and international research collaborations

• disseminate research findings.

About you:

• An awarded or near completed Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g. Medical Physics, Radiology, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Medicine, or Engineering) OR awarded or near completed a Masters Degree in Medical Physics or a related discipline

• demonstrated experience or knowledge of one or more of the following:

  • computational algorithm development

  • working with medical images, in particular CT or cone-beam CT

• a demonstrated ability to conduct research/scholarly activities

• outstanding interpersonal and communication skills in a team environment.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

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