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• Unique opportunity to join one of the first Randwick Health Precinct core facilities.
• Work closely with UNSW and hospital researchers and staff.
• Lots of variety including stakeholder interaction, data management, facility reporting & analytics, ethics & grant application preparation.
• 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

Our team of imaging scientists, radiographers and radiologists is committed to translating imaging innovations into clinical application and creating an easily accessible clinical trial and research imaging infrastructure. You will coordinate and monitor research projects conducted through Research Imaging NSW, as well as provide technical and research assistance to senior research staff. The role reports to the Imaging Facility Director and has no direct reports.

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 working with a range of computer systems and applications particularly the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDcap) data collection tool for data entry and creation of new projects.
• 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)
e: claudia.hillenbrand@unsw.edu.au 

Shiree Thomas – Talent Acquisition Consultant e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11.55pm Sunday 2^nd 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.