Program Manager in Radiotherapy Innovations

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Research Fellow/Program Manager (Level B/C) to support a major translational radiotherapy project based at the South Eveleigh Biomedical Building in the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

This four-year, full-time fixed-term role involves leading the program, governance, and coordination with investigators and clinical partners to deliver scalable, low-cost radiotherapy and imaging innovations that improve cancer outcomes and reduce inequities.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Medical Physics, Radiology, CS, Physics, Mathematics, Medicine, or Engineering).
• Experience with research programs or projects and publication of high-quality work.
• Ability to manage program governance, milestones, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the research program with plans, milestones, meetings, schedules, and risk registers.
• Perform research in medical physics and translate scalable radiotherapy and imaging innovations.
• Contribute to written materials, reports, presentations, and communications.
• Mentor junior academic staff and students to achieve program objectives.
• Duties may include clinical-trial involvement, algorithm development, and data analysis.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Education

PhD in Medical Physics / Radiology / CS / Physics / Mathematics / Medicine / Engineering

Job description

Join an internationally leading research program improving cancer outcomes through equitable next generation radiotherapy technology development Located at South Eveleigh Biomedical building in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Four-year full time fixed term contract, with a base salary of $132,533-$162,347 p.a., plus leave loading and a 17% superannuation

The Image X Institute has been awarded a major Translational Program Grant to address this challenge by developing and translating scalable, low-cost radiotherapy and imaging innovations with the potential to improve outcomes and reduce inequities in cancer care.

We are seeking a Research Fellow/Program Manager (Level B/C) to support the successful delivery of this ambitious, multi‑year research program.

Working closely with the Program Director (Professor Paul Keall), Chief Investigators, clinical partners, and stakeholders, you will conduct research on a theme of the program and provide program‑level coordination, governance support, and operational leadership.

As Program Manager, you will play a central role in the Program’s research, as well as taking a lead role in the coordinating the delivery of the Program, ensuring activities progress in line with funding requirements, milestones, and timelines.

This role sits at the interface of academic leadership, research operations, and stakeholder engagement, and contributes directly to the Program’s long‑term impact goals.

This role suits a researcher who combines strong organisational capability with experience in research programs and a commitment to translation and impact.

About the opportunity

Radiotherapy is used in the care of around half of all people with cancer, yet many patients experience side effects that significantly reduce quality of life. While emerging technologies can substantially reduce these effects, access is often limited by cost, complexity, or infrastructure.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage the research program, develop and maintain program plans, milestones, meetings, schedules, and risk registers, liaise with key stakeholders
• Perform research in medical physics, working diligently to develop and translate scalable, low-cost radiotherapy and imaging innovations with the potential to improve outcomes and reduce inequities in cancer care.
• Contribute to written materials, reports, presentations, and communications
• Mentor junior academic staff and students as necessary to achieve the program objectives.

The duties may include:

• clinical-trial involvement
• algorithm development
• data analysis

About you:

• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g. Medical Physics, Radiology, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Medicine, or Engineering)
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of one or more of the following: computational algorithm development medical imaging expertise medical device development clinical trials
• A demonstrated ability to conduct research/scholarly activities with high quality publications
• Experience supporting or managing research projects or programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.