Research Officer, Imaging Facility

**Job no**: 530285
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Project Management, Research Infrastructure, Clinical/Medical Research
- **Unique opportunity to join one of the first Randwick Health Precinct core facilities.**:

- **Work closely with UNSW and hospital researchers and staff.**:

- **Full-time (35 hours week), 2-year fixed term contact, potential extension.**:

- **$100,354-$107,054 (depending on exp.) +17% super + leave loading.**

**Why your role matters**

**The Organisation**

Research Imaging NSW (RINSW) is a strategic initiative developed by the University of New South Wales in partnership with South East Sydney Local Health District. The mission of RINSW is to provide researchers with state-of-the-art human imaging capabilities that foster increased collaboration between leading academic, research and health care institutions at the Randwick Innovation & Health Precinct, as well as nationally and internationally. This UNSW core facility is fully integrated in the Prince of Wales Hospital environment and currently has two 3.0T whole body MRI scanners, an X-Ray lung ventilation scanner and a functional near infrared imaging system.

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

**Benefits and Culture**

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
- Discounts and entitlements

**Who you are**

You have a university degree in health, biomedical sciences/engineering or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training or experience, as well as:

- Excellent time management skills, able to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent skills in collecting, analysing, and reporting on research data, and a strong commitment to ensuring data integrity, security and confidentiality.
- Ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Desirable
- Any previous research experience or exposure to a research environment.
- Experience with research data and database management and an extensive knowledge of information systems, strategies for data capture, transfer, storage and dissemination.
- Analytical and programming skills, e.g. familiarity with or basic competency in Python and Matlab.

**To apply**: If supporting Human Imaging Research is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to Skills and Experience nominated in the Position Description via the APPLY button.

**Note**:You must have Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.**

**Contacts**

**Claudia Hillenbrand**:

- Director, Research Imaging NSW, Division of Research & Enterprise (Research Infrastructure)

**Applications close**: 11.55pm Sunday 2nd March 2025

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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

Position Description

**Advertised**: 11 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 02 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time