The Opportunity  

• Are you experienced in the use of structural and diffusion MRI for 3D MR images?
• Lead research into the detection and management of brain injuries using MR imaging
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s premier science & technology research organisation

You as the successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team working within the Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC), part of the CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, and Queensland Hospital and Health services. You will work as part of the AEHRC Clinical Applications team within the Biomedical Informatics group. 

We are seeking a Scientist to lead research into the detection and management of brain injuries in neonates, infants and adults using MR imaging. You will be expected to take a leading role in multiple existing projects in this area, which includes managing and growing existing inter-institutional collaborations with clinicians and external scientists in addition to overcoming the significant technical challenges in the area.

From a technical perspective, you will be involved in to devising techniques to analyse MR images and performing cross population analyses to detect subtle differences in brain white-matter structure and how these change as a result of therapy. There will be a strong focus on processing data from neonates and dealing with the technical problems typical to this data.

Your duties will include

• Carry out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance to CSIRO that will, where possible, lead to novel and important scientific and clinical outcomes.
• Provide project management and expert advice on planned research, including the development of study protocols and ethics submissions.
• Development of innovative concepts and ideas for assessing MR images that utilise diffusion and structural imaging, including the contribution to research grants.
• Support the supervision of PhD students and vacation work students.
• Design and conduct the research study, including data collection and analysis of existing and new data.

Communication of the results in high quality journals, client reports. Supporting the drafting of patents to protect IP as needed

Location: Herston, QLD
Salary: $97,000 to $105,000 plus up to 15.4% Superannuation
Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years
Reference: 61065

To be successful you will need

Essential Criteria:

• A doctorate in the area of medical image analysis with a background in a numerate discipline such as engineering, computer science or mathematics.
• Knowledge and experience of the use of structural and diffusion MRI for 3D MR images of the brain.
• Experience in programming with Python, C++ and/or Matlab to customise important aspects of processing pipelines.
• Experience in project managing multi-institutional clinical studies and resolving the issues associated with large studies in a complex environment.
• Demonstrable research experience in the area of statistical analysis of MR images and a demonstrated ability to articulate new clinically relevant insights the analyses reveal.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working with clinicians and patients/community participants
• Demonstrable knowledge of neuro-anatomy
• An understanding of the practical advantages and drawbacks of the MRtrix, FSL and free-surfer processing suites
• Experience with drafting ethics applications and developing study protocols

For details about who to contact and for more information please view Position Description

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Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close

Sunday 5 May 2019

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date