Research Radiographer and NIF Scientist

South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI); Adelaide; Vor Ort; AUD 78.000 - 104.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Zusammenfassung

SAHMRI is seeking a Part-time Scientist for preclinical imaging to provide expert imaging support across SAHMRI and PIRL sites. You will contribute to protocol development, image acquisition, data management, processing and analysis for studies involving small and large animal models and other research applications.

The role involves project management, hands-on scanning with various imaging modalities, collaboration with NIF scientists, and ensuring high-quality imaging services while

Qualifikationen

• Eligibility to work in South Australia
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science or equivalent
• SA licence to operate ionising imaging apparatus, or eligibility to acquire one
• AHPRA registration as Diagnostic Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Postgraduate qualification in MRI, medical radiations, sonography, physics, engineering, or similar
• Experience in MRI
• SA EPA licence to handle sealed and unsealed sources
• Experience in a research environment

Aufgaben

• Project management of research and commercial projects
• Advising researchers on SAHMRI's imaging capabilities
• Providing a hands-on scanning service in collaboration with SAHMRINIF Scientists
• Assisting researchers at PIRL and North Terrace
• Drive development and uptake of imaging services at North Terrace
• Maintain professional links with NIF Scientists to optimise uptake of NIF services
• Provide high-level imaging data expertise to research teams
• Review and update procedures and policies
• Oversee reporting of research activity to NIF Central
• Coordinate or contribute to competitive funding applications
• Assist with quality management
• Operate and manage imaging equipment including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, PET-CT, Cath Lab, micro-CT, optical imaging
• Staff and researcher training and development support
• Ensure imaging facilities are safe and compliant
• Represent SA node of NIF locally, nationally and internationally
• Prioritise safety at all times
• Participate in Work, Health and Safety management
• Align with SAHMRI values and Code of Conduct

Kenntnisse

MRI expertise

Research experience

Project management

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science

Postgraduate qualification in MRI or related

Licence to operate ionising imaging apparatus (SA)

AHPRA registration as Radiographer/NMT

Tools

MRI scanner

CT scanner

NIF imaging modalities

Jobbeschreibung

• Employment type: PTC - Part-time Contract

Part-Time 0.6 - 0.8 FTE| 18 Month Contract

At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

Provide expert preclinical biomedical imaging support across all stages of research projects, including protocol development, image acquisition, data management, processing and analysis. Based across SAHMRI and the Preclinical, Imaging and Research Laboratories (PIRL), the role supports imaging studies involving small and large animal models, biological specimens and other research applications. Co-funded by SAHMRI and the National Imaging Facility (NIF), the position contributes to the operation of advanced imaging infrastructure, delivers scientific and technical expertise, and collaborates with researchers, industry partners and regulators as part of a national imaging network. Working alongside NIF Scientists, veterinarians, animal technicians and researchers, the role provides project support, technical leadership and high-quality imaging services across both sites.

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

• Project management of research and commercial projects
• Advising researchers on SAHMRI's imaging capabilities and how to gain the maximum benefit from the equipment available
• Providing a hands-on scanning service in close collaboration and cooperation with existing SAHMRINIF Scientists in a range of imaging modalities
• Assisting researchers at PIRL and North Terrace
• Help drive the development and uptake of imaging services at North Terrace through exemplary support
• Maintaining close professional links and collaborating with NIF Scientists to optimise the uptake of NIF services and expertise
• Bringing high-level experience and expertise to research teams wishing to generate imaging data
• Assisting in the review and update of procedures and policies
• Adhering to NIF key performance indicators and overseeing the reporting of research activity to NIF Central
• Coordinating or contributing to competitive funding applications, including applications for new instrumentation and ancillary equipment
• Assisting with quality management
• Other duties as directed.
• Providing expert knowledge in imaging technologies to researchers throughout South Australia and beyond
• Collaborating with and assisting staff and researchers using PIRL and SAHMRI North Terrace imaging facilitiesProject management of projects as required
• Assisting with quality management and assurance
• Operation and management of imaging equipment including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, PET-CT, Cath Lab, micro-CT, optical imaging other novel apparatus (in-house training can be provided)
• Staff and researcher training and development support
• Ensuring imaging facilities are clean, organised and safe to use, including working with the Radiation Safety Officer to ensure radiation safety at PIRL and SAHMRI North Terrace.
• Principal NIF Scientist support of SAHMRI North Terrace preclinical imaging
• Reporting to project managers and scientific committees
• Working with research animals
• As a NIF Scientist, representing the SA node of NIF locally, nationally and internationally, and being a point of contact for researchers and stakeholders accessing the available imaging modalities as required. Networking and collaboration within and outside of NIF
• Prioritising safety at all times
• Participate in the implementation of the Institute's Work, Health and Safety Management System and related laws, regulations and guidelines
• Ensure that duties are performed in keeping with the principles outlined in SAHMRI's Vision, Mission and Values and the Code of Conduct Policy

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Eligibility to work in South Australia
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science, or equivalent
• South Australian Licence to operate ionising imaging apparatus, or eligibility to acquire a South Australian licence
• AHPRA registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPostgraduate qualification in magnetic resonance imaging, medical radiations, sonography, physics, engineering, or similar
• Experience in MRI
• SA EPA licence to handle sealed and unsealed sources
• Experience in a research environment

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Irregular interstate travel may be required.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community. Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website .

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application.

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found prior to the close date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

At SAHMRI, we live our commitment to equity and diversity every day: respecting people as individuals and valuing differences to create a working environment that is fair and flexible, promotes personal and professional growth and benefits from the capabilities of a diverse workforce.

SAHMRI is located on Kaurna Country. We pay respects to the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to embracing knowledge and culture as we continue our working journey to incorporate Aboriginal health research across all of our themes and further reconciliation.

(Learning and knowledge are the pathway to alter the mind)