Data Infrastructure Specialist
Data Infrastructure Specialist
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Job Description
- Drive innovation in medical imaging data infrastructure and analysis.
- Join a nationally connected team shaping the future of clinical trials and research.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years.
- Base salary range: $129497 $137029 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The National Imaging Facility WA Node (WA NIF) is based at the Centre for Microscopy Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA) at The University of Western Australia. WA NIF is part of a national collaborative imaging network funded under the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). It provides advanced imaging infrastructure and expertise to support clinical trials and medical research. The WA NIF Node is located at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research on the QEII medical campus.
About the opportunity
- Lead the development and management of WA NIFs computing infrastructure including a human imaging trials database integrated with MRI and PET-CT systems.
- Develop data processing pipelines and quality assurance systems to support reproducible large-scale medical research and clinical trials.
- Collaborate nationally to contribute to the NIF Data program and support the Australian Imaging Service team in consistent pipeline deployment.
About you
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant area (e.g. Physics Computer Science Mathematics Software Engineering) or equivalent competency.
- Substantial and extensive relevant computing experience working with high-performance and cloud computing environments at an appropriate level.
- Experience in the handling and analysis of medical imaging data (including spatial registration manipulation feature (radiomics) extraction application of deep learning approaches to analysis) is desirable.
- Experience with analysis of PET/CT and/or MRI imaging is desirable.
- Experience with the XNAT system or similar repositories including linking data to analyses on high-performance computing platforms is desirable.
Position description: PD - Data Infrastructure Specialist (520689).docx
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Paul Parizel at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 24 July 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have questions contact the person listed in the ad or email with the 6-digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
