The Opportunity

The Biological Imaging Resources Laboratory (BRIL) is UNSW’s advanced preclinical imaging facility, operated as part of the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, UNSW, providing researchers with access to numerous imaging systems including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), positron-emission tomography (PET), ultrasound, optical imaging and X-ray.

The Technical Officer will support the activities in BRIL and work closely with other facility staff to contribute to the overall management and operation of multiple imaging instruments and related activities of this core research support facility.

The role of Technical Officer reports to Head, Biological Resources Imaging Laboratory.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:

• On-site role, some flexibility
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
• Affordable on-campus parking

About the successful applicant
You have a degree or diploma relevant to BRIL’s activities, ideally in biomedical imaging, biomedical engineering, or a related field. Experience in medical sciences, biosciences, or imaging research is essential, along with a willingness to work with preclinical animal models and radiation-generating instruments.

You must be able to quickly learn new research instrumentation, experimental techniques, and data processing methods while also demonstrating expertise in operating scientific equipment and managing associated IT systems. Experience in preclinical imaging, such as optical imaging, ultrasound, microCT, microPET/SPECT, or MRI, is highly valued.

Demonstrated initiative, the ability to work independently as well as collaborate within interdisciplinary teams are critical. You also have excellent organisational and communication skills, along with an understanding of UNSW’s values, policies, and health and safety responsibilities, including a commitment to relevant training.

Pre-employment checks required for this position

• Verification of qualifications

To Apply: If supporting multidisciplinary research in a Biological Resources Imaging facility in a G08 university is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and your Response to Skills and Experience required (see the Position Description(Technical Officer - Preclinical Imaging.docx) via the APPLY button.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant [email protected]

Applications close: 11.55pm, Sunday 30th March 2025

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.