The University of Sydney 
Eveleigh, Australia Sintesi dell’opportunità
The University of Sydney seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Clinical Imaging to advance AI-driven radiation therapy for cancer patients. Based at South Eveleigh, this full-time, 12-month fixed-term role involves developing and clinically implementing AI algorithms to address patient motion challenges during treatment. Key responsibilities include advancing imaging algorithms, supporting clinical data acquisition, contributing to publications, and undertaking site visits for technology implementation. Candidates must hold or be nearing completion of a PhD in physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or biomedical engineering, with a proven publication record and expertise in AI algorithm development. Experience in clinical integration and multidisciplinary collaboration is essential. The position offers a base salary of $117,936–$125,896 plus 17% superannuation. Applicants require unrestricted Australian work rights; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Applications close on Sunday, 01 November 2026.
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Descrizione del progetto
Full time, 12 month fixed term
Contribute to the use of AI in medical imaging
Base Salary $117,936- $125,896(Academic level A) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) in Clinical Imaging to join a successful and supportive research team to work on a research project harnessing the power of artificial-intelligence (AI) to improve radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients. The Postdoctoral Research Associate Clinical Imaging will build and clinically translate new cancer targeting technologies based on Artificial Intelligence and x-ray imaging that solve the challenges of complex patient motion during radiation therapy.
Based at South Eveleigh, the Image X Institute’s research portfolio spans development of new treatment ideas, clinical trials, preclinical imaging, device development, radiation therapy physics, and computational physics. We engage with industry, hospitals, international collaborators and universities to forge relationships that help take our projects from lab bench to patient bedside. Enjoy working in a supportive environment with access to unique medical data sets and a chance to make practice changing impacts in real time image guidance for cancer radiotherapy.
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About you
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
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
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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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Applications Close
Sunday 01 November 2026 11:59 PM
