Spectral Micro-CT Scientist — Part-Time Research Innovator

SAHMRI; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Job summary

SAHMRI is seeking a Spectral micro-CT Research Scientist on a part-time 0.5 FTE fixed-term contract until June 2028. The role focuses on comparative imaging methods and development of spectral applications, working with a photon-counting CT physicist and imaging team.

You will design experiments, manage imaging protocols and data workflows, and contribute to publications while supporting research across Australia.

Qualifications

• Higher Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field with CT methods focus.
• Experience in preclinical imaging or micro-CT.
• Strong mathematical and computational skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in medical imaging or CT methods.
• Understanding of x-ray CT reconstruction and experimentation.
• Experience with image processing, manipulation and analysis tools.
• Record of productive research and publications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under timelines and budgets.
• Experience with report/grant writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Operate spectral micro-CT equipment to research standard.
• Support facility management and day-to-day imaging operations.
• Provide expert micro-CT advice to researchers across Australia.
• Support collaborations, publications and changes in practice.
• Manage data workflows, processing pipelines and analysis outputs.
• Develop new post-processing pipelines and reporting methods.
• Lead research into new acquisition/analysis methods with vendors.
• Report to project managers and scientific committees.
• Contribute to funding applications and research activity reporting.
• Represent SA node of the National Imaging Facility locally and nationally.

Skills

Micro-CT imaging

Spectral imaging

Image processing

CT reconstruction

Mathematical analysis

Machine learning basics

Research collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

Higher Degree in Engineering/CS/Physics or related

Tools

Image processing tools

Job description

SAHMRI is seeking a Spectral micro-CT Research Scientist on a part-time 0.5 FTE fixed-term contract until June 2028. The role focuses on comparative imaging methods and development of spectral applications, working with a photon-counting CT physicist and imaging team.

You will design experiments, manage imaging protocols and data workflows, and contribute to publications while supporting research across Australia.