Research Fellow

**Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.**
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

**Why?** Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Research Fellow (Grade 1) will work with a team of researchers on the NHMRC Project “Unmasking HIV latency through disruption of HIV synapses”. The primary purpose of this position is to develop highly automated live cell image analysis pipeline to reveal the spatial-temporal dynamics of Ca2+-HIV synapse biology.

The appointee will be given the opportunity to:

- Collaborate with cell biologist at the Institute for Glycomics, Griffith University, that study HIV replication.
- Work on live-cell imaging using state-of-the-art high-speed microscopy for 4D analyses.

Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

- Conduct research that contributes to the development of an AI-enabled live cell image analysis pipeline for the NHMRC project.
- Develop an excellent publication record in high impact, international, esteemed peer-reviewed journals and conferences, and to seek competitive funding.
- Manage the preparation and formulation of publications, presentations and research reports arising from the research.
- Coordinate meetings between researchers and participating external participants as required.
- This is a fixed term (until 31 December 2026), full time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations._
- Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples._

**Salary Range**
The full time equivalent base salary will be Research Fellow, Grade 1 range $84,830 - $99,367 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $99,251 - $116,259 per annum.

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

- A PhD or equivalent qualifications/work experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or Applied Mathematics.
- Solid research experience in developing AI-enabled computer vision system for non-rigid object segmentation and tracking. Experience in cell image analysis is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated publication record in high quality peer-reviewed journals and/or conferences in computer vision and machine learning.
- Excellent collaboration skills in cross functional teams with the ability to communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A demonstrated ability to work independently to meet competing deadlines, as well as to work effectively as a member of interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

**Qualifications**
**Additional Information** How to apply**
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- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details and research interests, lists of publications and research grants awarded.
- Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

**_ Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position._