Grant-Funded Researcher

Job no: 517470

Work type: Fixed term - Full-time

Campus: Adelaide

Categories: Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Level A

(Level A) $102,024 - $109,024 salary scale per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full-time, fixed term position for 24 months.

Building your career at the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) offers many rewards.

AIML is Australia's leading research institute in machine learning, artificial intelligence and computer vision. With world-leading researchers, modern facilities and an innovative culture, we're committed to delivering research that is highly valued by our local and global communities. AIML is the largest computer vision and machine learning group in Australia with over 110 members including academics, research staff and students.

The institute works on a mixture of fundamental and commercially orientated research projects in computer vision and machine learning, with a strong track record of publication in the top venues. The University's Computer Vision research is amongst the best in the world. Find out more at

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Research Fellow A to join our medical AI team, working on a range of applied medical research projects.

Our medical AI research explores predictive modelling using deep learning across a broad range of human conditions. We have a focus on neurological disease and neuroimaging.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or other Machine Learning-related technical field.
• Programming experience in Matlab, Python, C++ or other relevant language and experience in deep neural networks.
• Experience and demonstrable expert knowledge in one or more or the following areas: deep learning; graph neural networks and/or probabilistic graphical models; computer vision such as re-identification and/or tracking.
• Good publication record in Q1 machine learning and/or computer vision conferences and/or Q1 medical journals, commensurate with experience and opportunity.
• Strong work ethic, and the ability to work well independently, and as a member of a broader team
• Fluency in written and spoken English, with an ability to communicate scientific ideas to an expert audience.
• Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Desired Characteristics :

• Experience in neuroimaging.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-caliber people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centers, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the '' button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 27 October 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Kathy Nicholson

Institute Manager, AIML

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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Advertised: 13 Oct :00 AM

Applications close:27 Oct :55 PM