• Contribute to high impact scientific and clinical projects in the rapidly growing research field of AI in medical imaging and radiation therapy
• Located at South Eveleigh in the Faculty of Medicine and Health and working in collaboration with clinical partners
• Full-time, 3 years fixed term with a base salary of $105,301 - $122,830 and 17% contribution to superannuation

About the opportunity

The Image X Institute is a centre for innovation in radiation therapy and medical imaging technologies. We create, share and apply scientific knowledge to improve health by building new technology for cancer imaging and targeted radiation therapy. We engage with industry, hospitals, international collaborators and universities to forge relationships that help take our projects from lab bench to patient bedside. Image X is a part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney.

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 are Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 8,100 academic and non-academic staff who support over 73,000 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.

At the Image X Institute, 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 in a role funded by Medical Research Future Fund.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (level A/B) to work on a research project harnessing the power of artificial-intelligence (AI) to improve radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients.

In this project you will build new targeting technologies based on AI that solve the challenges of tumour motion during radiation therapy. The role is based at the Image X Institute and will be led by Prof Paul Keall.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Advance the science and clinical practice of cancer imaging and targeted radiation therapy
• create, develop, experimentally and clinically implement mechanistic and AI based algorithms
• support the acquisition and analysis of clinical data, and an imaging, software and equipment infrastructure

About you

• An awarded or near completed Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g., Medical Physics, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering)
• demonstrated experience or knowledge one or more of the following:
  • software and mathematical algorithm development, especially in artificial intelligence
  • working with X-ray equipment, linear accelerators, MRI scanners, PET, or other scientific/medical devices
  • working with a variety of experts in different fields (e.g., radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, physicists, engineers, clinicians etc).
• a publication track record that places emphasis on quality publications and/or experience with clinical trial protocol development.
• demonstrated scientific creativity and innovation/discovery
• outstanding interpersonal and communication skills in a team environment.

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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

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Wednesday 15 January 2025 11:59 PM