NSW Health

Senior Researcher - Medical Imaging (MI)


PayCompetitive
LocationSydney/New South Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 283548




      • Lead innovative research shaping the future of neuroradiology and AI.
      • Collaborate with top institutions and industry partners on cutting-edge projects.
      • Secure funding, publish high-impact science, and drive clinical advancements.

      Lead groundbreaking research in medical physics, enhance neuroradiology imaging, secure funding, drive clinical trials, mentor staff, and publish findings.

      Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
      Position Classification: Senior Scientific Officer
      Remuneration: $56.69 - $74.41 per hour
      Hours Per Week: 16
      Location: Westmead

      Where you'll be working


      Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.

      • Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
      • Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care.
      • Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region.
      • Committed to innovation and patient centered care.
      • Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery.
      • Empowering teams to make a lasting impact.

      What you'll be doing


      The Senior Researcher in Medical Physics will lead innovative research in neuroradiology to improve human health.

      • Drive advancements in imaging, AI, and medical physics research.
      • Lead and support clinical trials to enhance radiology accuracy.
      • Secure competitive grants and publish in top journals.
      • Develop research infrastructure and mentor junior staff.
      • Collaborate with universities, hospitals, and industry partners.

      How to Apply


      Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

      Selection Criteria:

      1. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation, Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
      2. Possess a degree in science from an approved University or a college of advanced education or such other qualifications deemed by the employer to be appropriate.
      3. Demonstrated experience in neuroimaging research; specifically mathematical computing, image processing, optimisation, data analysis.
      4. Demonstrated communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
      5. Proven ability to work independently within an information sensitive environment and collaboratively as part of a team.
      6. Possesses excellent grant/manuscript track record relative to opportunity.
      7. Ability to work in a task-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
      8. Demonstrated software development skills.

      Requisition ID: REQ549133
      Applications Close: 10th March 2025


      Need more information?

        People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

        Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

        Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

        Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.







    • About the company

        The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.

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