Clinical Research Fellow in Point-of-Care Imaging in Adelaide

Part-Time 0.5 FTE | Contract until 30 June 2028

At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

The Clinical and Research Imaging Centre (CRIC) at SAHMRI is one of Australia’s most advanced imaging research facilities including one of the first ultra-high 200m T/m clinical research MRI systems in the world, the Australian Centre for Photon-Counting CT and an ultra-low field point-of-care 64m T MRI research program.

The centre has master research agreement with Siemens Healthineers and is supported by the National Imaging Facility.

The Clinical Research Fellow in Point-of-Care Imaging will join an innovative team of imaging specialists and clinical researchers developing both new research and enabling access to imaging and expertise in support of a vibrant research community.

This role will design and implement research programs that grow the clinical and research impact of point-of-care imaging with specific focus on ultra-low field (ULF) brain MRI.

SAHMRI’s priority projects include cerebrovascular health, traumatic injury or the role of portable imaging in improving health equity.

The candidate will provide cross-disciplinary clinical leadership and engage widely with clinicians, health systems and professional bodies to develop programs that integrate with health promotion and delivery.

The role can also explore the interface between point-of-care imaging and information embedded within routine clinical imaging to improve value in health.

The position would ideally suit candidates with clinical experience seeking to expand their research and health leadership.

The candidate will also be integrated within SAHMRI’s Lifelong Health Theme and Heart and Vascular Health offering medical graduates the opportunity to buttress their knowledge in modern biomedical research methodologies.

Specific knowledge of MRI acquisition and analysis methods is not essential as the program is supported by MRI technologists for image acquisition and a data and AI scientist.

This is a Commonwealth supported role and there is a strong expectation to engage in national activities across a range of internal and external stakeholders.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include

• Provide expert knowledge of disease pathophysiology and current healthcare system approaches to cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
• Contribute to ULF research strategies by proposing innovative ideas, reviewing the literature, and engaging with clinician end users through consultation and scoping activities.
• Lead project management activities, including coordinating with health providers, delivering project tasks, managing ethical review processes, and maintaining relationships with regulatory and industry bodies.
• Represent the ULF program by presenting at workshops, seminars, meetings and conferences.
• Develop collaborations with clinician-researchers, academic and non-academic partners, and peak bodies at local and national levels to strengthen ULF research outputs.
• Demonstrate program impact through scientific publications and changes in practice.
• Contribute to competitive funding applications, scientific publications and the reporting of research activities.
• Participate in special projects to continuously improve organisational processes, tools and systems.
• Take reasonable care to protect own health, safety and welfare at work and avoid affecting the health and safety of any other person at work.
• Participate in the implementation of the Institute’s Work, Health and Safety Management System and related laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure that duties are performed in keeping with the principles outlined in SAHMRI’s Vision, Mission and Values and the Code of Conduct Policy.

About You

Desirable Qualifications

• An undergraduate medical degree or qualification in an allied health field, together with relevant clinical experience.
• Ph D or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes

• At least two years’ experience conducting patient-facing research in a healthcare context.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: general practice, public health, medical imaging, stroke, neurology or cardiovascular disease.
• An appreciation of embedded clinical research methods.
• An understanding of public health systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently under project-related pressure and within defined timeframes and budgets.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills, including the timely delivery of outputs and the monitoring and resolution of issues.
• A commitment to contributing to a common purpose, with a willingness to learn new skills and embrace new challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise self-motivation.
• Commitment to supporting SAHMRI’s reconciliation objectives and recognition of the importance of working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Special Requirements
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• WWCC Working with Children Check and Police Checks may be required.
• SAHMRI is required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy for SAHMRI employees carrying out work in any SA Health Facility.
• Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence.

We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community.

Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900.

Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax.

This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn.

For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application.

For more information, please contact Kari Hughes at Kari. Hughes@sahmri. com

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found prior to the close date.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply
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