Research Associate In Medical Image Analysis And Biofluids Computation

The Opportunity

As a Research Associate, you will be working on the GeoCAD heart disease risk project funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council. By joining a diverse research team, you will conduct high-quality research in the area of biomedical engineering computations, and cardiovascular medical image analysis independently and as part of a team.

This position will give you the opportunity to foster your research and leadership skills, to further develop your project management skills, and to generate high calibre research outputs by contributing to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals, participating in leading international conferences and workshops and actively engaging with industry partners and the community.

The Research Associate will report to Dr. Susann Beier and has no direct reports.

• Salary, Level A - $100,318 to $107,299 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed-term contract – 24 months, with the possibility for a 12-month extension
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

About UNSW

UNSW is currently implementing a ten-year strategy to 2025 and our ambition for the next decade is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. This position is based within the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

Skills & Experience

• PhD (or soon to be awarded) in disease risk modelling, medical image processing, machine learning and large-scale computational analysis or related area.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity, with an emphasis on image processing, machine learning, computational and statistical analysis.
• Experience in large scale project management with diverse stakeholders including budget management and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Ability and capacity to implement required UNSW health and safety policies and procedures.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.

To Apply: Please click the button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience.You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:45 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday, 4th October 2022

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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