The University of Sydney 
Sydney, Australia Resumen de la oferta
The University of Sydney’s Save Sight Institute is hiring a part‑time (17.5 hrs/week) Research Assistant for a 12‑month fixed‑term, MRFF‑funded multiple sclerosis neuroimaging study. The role blends advanced MRI data processing—using tools such as FSL, ANTs, FreeSurfer, and MRtrix—with Python‑based data pipelines and study coordination. Responsibilities include image registration, quality control, pipeline management, data extraction from the MSBase Registry, and collaboration with clinicians and external partners. Candidates should have experience with MRI pipelines, Python scripting, and strong organisational skills. The position offers a pro‑rated salary of $89,755–$100,495 plus 17% superannuation, and requires unrestricted Australian work rights.
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Descripción del proyecto
About the opportunity
Join the Save Sight Institute at the University of Sydney and play a key role in a major MRFF-funded multiple sclerosis neuroimaging study that is advancing the understanding of disease progression and treatment outcomes. Working within a multidisciplinary research team, you will contribute to the delivery of cutting-edge research through a combination of advanced MRI data processing, neuroimaging workflow coordination, and study administration.
We are seeking a highly organised and technically capable Research Assistant to support a large MRFF-funded multiple sclerosis imaging study based at the University of Sydney. The role combines advanced neuroimaging data management and MRI pipeline execution with day-to-day study coordination responsibilities. The successful candidate will work with large-scale longitudinal clinical and imaging datasets derived from the MSBase Registry and MSBase Imaging Repository (MSBIR), including extraction and organisation of treatment and MRI timepoint data, coordination of imaging workflows, and execution of MRI preprocessing pipelines to prepare data for downstream lesion analysis. Responsibilities will include image registration, quality control, pipeline management, coordination of data flow across collaborating sites, and assisting with overall study administration and project coordination. The position requires experience working with MRI analysis pipelines and neuroimaging software (e.g. FSL, ANTs, FreeSurfer, MRtrix or similar), proficiency in Python and command-line scripting for data processing and automation, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary MS neuroimaging research team. The role is expected to involve approximately 80% MRI/data processing work and 20% study coordination activities.
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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
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 and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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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