Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Reference no. 659/0416

• Exciting opportunity to work at the Brain and Mind Centre
• Provide high-level guidance and assistance in developing and expanding collaborative neuroimaging projects
• Full-time, 12 months fixed term position remuneration package: $134k p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7,600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.

Brain and Mind Centre aims to make real world differences to individual and societal challenges presented by the workings of the brain and mind through highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and education.  Work at the Brain and Mind Centre spans basic, pre-clinical, clinical and translational research, across strong partnerships with industry, government, the community and other health care providers and research bodies. 

We are currently seeking a Research Engineer – Imaging to provide advice and support to the Co-Directors of Brain and Mind Centre and work with other Brain and Mind Centre Research Engineers (Data Science and e-Health) to provide integrated and responsive services in the key areas of research relating to brain and mind health. 

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• doctoral degree (PhD) or equivalent in science, medical science, engineering or similar relevant experience
• proficiency in neuroimaging applications including (at a minimum) FSL, FreeSurfer, and Osirix
• proficiency with statistical applications (e.g. SPSS, SAS)
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to create and maintain excellent and effective relationships
• excellent analytical, creative and critical thinking skills
• previous experience working as part of a research team, or similar team environment
• proficiency in the use of Linux, MacOS and Windows desktop systems, word-processing, spreadsheets etc
• excellent organisational and administrative skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• previous experience with structural MRI sequence acquisition.

Desirable:

• previous experience with MRS sequence acquisition and analysis
• knowledge of state of the art neuroimaging applications in neurological and neuropsychiatric disease
• programming skills in Bash, MatLab, SPSS and/or Python
• an understanding of Australian Good Clinical Practices and FDA/EMA regulations that pertain to international clinical trials.

This is a great 12 month opportunity to provide management and technical support and liaison for all the facilities’ activities, including implementation of strategic initiatives, project and resource management.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 11.30pm 09 June 2016

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

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