Research Associate

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) in Clinical Imaging to join the Image X Institute at South Eveleigh. The role focuses on harnessing artificial intelligence to improve radiation therapy for cancer patients, building AI-powered cancer targeting technologies to address motion challenges in radiotherapy.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to algorithm development, clinical data analysis, and publications, and may

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, computer science, applied mathematics or biomedical engineering or relevant discipline.
• Strong record of publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Knowledge of software and mathematical algorithm development, especially in artificial intelligence.
• Experience translating research technologies into clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Advance the algorithms of imaging and targeted radiation therapy.
• Create, develop and implement AI-based algorithms clinically and experimentally.
• Support acquisition and analysis of clinical data, and imaging, software and equipment infrastructure.
• Contribute to scientific publications, research dissemination and funding proposals.
• Undertake clinical site visits to support technology installation and testing.

Skills

AI algorithm development

Research collaboration

Clinical data analysis

Scientific publishing

Education

PhD in physics, computer science, applied mathematics or biomedical engineering

Job description

Full time, 12 month fixed term

Contribute to the use of AI in medical imaging

Base Salary $ ** 117,936 ** - $125,896 (Academic level A) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) in Clinical Imaging to join a successful and supportive research team to work on a research project harnessing the power of artificial-intelligence (AI) to improve radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients. The Postdoctoral Research Associate Clinical Imaging will build and clinically translate new cancer targeting technologies based on Artificial Intelligence and x-ray imaging that solve the challenges of complex patient motion during radiation therapy.

Based at South Eveleigh, the Image X Institute’s research portfolio spans development of new treatment ideas, clinical trials, preclinical imaging, device development, radiation therapy physics, and computational physics. We engage with industry, hospitals, international collaborators and universities to forge relationships that help take our projects from lab bench to patient bedside. Enjoy working in a supportive environment with access to unique medical data sets and a chance to make practice changing impacts in real time image guidance for cancer radiotherapy.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• advance the algorithms of imaging and targeted radiation therapy
• create, develop and experimentally and clinically implement AI based algorithms
• support the acquisition and analysis of clinical data, and imaging, software and equipment infrastructure
• contribute to scientific publications, research dissemination and the development of competitive funding proposals
• undertake clinical site visits to support technology installation, testing and implementation, as required.

About you

• completion or nearing completion of PhD in physics, computer science, applied mathematics or biomedical engineering or relevant discipline
• demonstrated track record of publishing research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• knowledge of software and mathematical algorithm development, especially in artificial intelligence
• some experience supporting the clinical integration, implementation and translation of research technologies into clinical practice.
• some experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, engineers and other clinical professionals.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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Applications Close

Sunday 01 November 2026 11:59 PM

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