Sydney Imaging Core Research Facility

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Portfolio

About the opportunity 

The Core Research Facilities program contributes to the research vision at the University by delivering high-end research capability in key priority areas. This program enables the establishment, management and governance of high-end research infrastructure for whole-of-University research facilities, and represents an exciting new phase in the University’s approach to enabling advanced research. The University currently operates seven Core Research Facilities, sitting organisationally within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research (DVCR) portfolio. Our Core Research Facilities function as academically-led user-focused facilities chartered to deliver high-impact research outcomes, particularly in areas of strategic priority.

Applications are now invited for the position of Deputy Director, Clinical imaging. As the successful candidate, you will provide leadership and support for all activities of the clinical imaging facilities, including resource management and the implementation of agreed strategic initiatives. It is expected that the role will work closely with other academic staff working in the imaging space to ensure coherent planning and operations.

About you

To be successful in this high-level academic leadership role, you must hold PhD qualifications and will have a recognised international academic and professional standing within an imaging-related field. With demonstrated management and leadership experience, you will have the relevant skills to help provide leadership to the Sydney Imaging team of outstanding technical and professional staff. Your ability to make strategic decisions, together with a strong business acumen, will support your endeavours in key stakeholder management and industry collaborations.

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

Term and remuneration

A competitive remuneration package will be offered for the successful candidate. This appointment will be offered on a 0.5FTE fixed term 5 year basis. The appointment is subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. For more information on the position and how to apply, visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 1039/0519F.

Closing date: 11.30pm (AEST) Tuesday 23 July 2019

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, are encouraged.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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