MRI Research Technologist

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating 3T and 64mT MRI equipment to research level.
• Provide expert knowledge in MRI and imaging technologies to researchers throughout Australia.
• Support user collaborations and projects in 64mT with impact through scientific publication or changes in practice.
• Support research data and processing pipelines for timely analysis and reporting.
• Report to project managers and scientific committees.
• Contribute to competitive funding applications, scientific publications and reporting of research activity.
• Participate in special projects to continuously improve processes and systems and organisation.
• Represent the SA node of the National Imaging Facility locally and nationally.

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Eligibility to work in South Australia
• Appropriate Undergraduate Degree or equivalent qualification in Medical Radiation Science.
• Postgraduate qualifications in MRI or physics, or equivalent experience.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• At least two years working predominantly in the field of MRI
• Appreciation of research methods and disease models
• Knowledge of MRI reconstruction and experimentation
• Proficient in routine image processing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, engagement and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently under project pressure with timeframes and budget.
• Skills in report writing and presentations.
• Project management skills including timely delivery of outputs, monitoring and resolving issues.

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours work may be required.
• DCSI Employment Screening 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 B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

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 a copy of the position description, please click here.

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

Applications close: 18th January 2026

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