Research Associate/Senior Research Associate In Quantitative/Hyperspectral Imaging

The Opportunity

As a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, you will support the ongoing activities in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics/Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering in the area of quantitative/hyperspectral imaging. You will also support an NHMRC collaborative project centred on motor neuron diagnostics by using hyperspectral imaging of immune cells and other projects in the area of Biophotonics.

This position will give you the opportunity to develop your research skills and output across contributing to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals, participating in conferences and workshops and actively engaging with industry partners.

This role reports to SHARP Professor Ewa Goldys and has no direct reports.

• Salary,
  • Level A, Research Associate - $100,318 to $107,299 per annum + 17% superannuation
  • Level B, Senior Research Associate - $112,679 to $132,832 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed-term contract – 36 months
• 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 Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering.

Skills & Experience

Level A

• PhD (or soon to be awarded) in a scientific area of relevance to quantitative/hyperspectral imaging. This position may suit graduates with background in Physics/Astronomy, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Programming skills and competence in Matlab programming
• Experience in hands-on laboratory research, beyond programming would be desirable
• Some knowledge/exposure to statistics would be desirable
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team,
• Willingness to collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate.
• 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.

Level B

• PhD in a scientific area of relevance to quantitative/hyperspectral imaging. This position may suit graduates with background in Physics/Astronomy, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines or related area.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Programming skills and competence in Matlab programming
• Experience in hands-on laboratory research, beyond programming would be desirable
• Some knowledge/exposure to statistics would be desirable
• Strong track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Proven 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.
• Demonstrated involvement with student supervision.
• 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: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday, 5th October 2022

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