Research Assistant - Multiple Sclerosis

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.

Demonstrated experience working with MRI analysis pipelines and neuroimaging software such as FSL, ANTs, FreeSurfer, MRtrix, or similar tools, with the ability to manage and process complex imaging datasets.

Proficiency in Python (e.g. pandas, numpy, matplotlib) and command-line/terminal environments, with demonstrated ability to write scripts for data wrangling, automation, and generation of graphs and summary reports from large, complex datasets.

Strong data management, analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience handling large-scale longitudinal research data and maintaining high standards of data quality and accuracy.

Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and work effectively across multidisciplinary research teams and collaborating organisations.

Experience working in a research-intensive environment, including supporting research administration, literature reviews, data reporting, and the preparation of research outputs and project documentation.

A proactive and collaborative approach, with strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to team objectives.

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.

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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