Postdoctoral Researcher in Medical Physics

Conduct research as part of the NHMRC Project Grant: (1) under the direct supervision of Chief Investigator Conjoint A/Professor Joerg Lehmann, based at the Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital.

Overview of Unit/School and Position Context

The postdoctoral fellow will be a member of the Medical Physics Research Group (MPRG) and the Priority Research Centre for Cancer Research, Innovation and Translation (PRo - CaRIT) . MPRG sits within the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences in the Faculty of Science.

Role Responsibilities And Typical Activities

Research and Innovation

• Conduct research into real-time verification of radiotherapy treatments. Write and submit research papers, in collaboration with CI and international PIs.
• Presentation of results at national and international conferences.
• Apply for internal and externa l grant funding schemes (ECR, conference travel, etc) 

Teaching and Learning Performance

• Assist in supervision of RHD students.
• There may be an opportunity to teach undergraduate courses. 

Service and Engagement

• Referee and papers for research journals Number of papers reviewed

Expected Behaviours

The role is expected to display personal qualities and behaviours consistent with an Individual Contributors Level as outlined in the Leadership Framework.

The UON Leadership framework describes six leadership capabilities for both academic and professional staff. At UON leaders; shape the future, engage beyond the University, work collaboratively, strive for excellence, drive performance and show courage and respect.

At UON we recognise that while leaders exist at all levels, people face different challenges and demands depending on their leadership level. For each Leadership Capability the behaviours reflect how each capability can be observed at different leadership levels in the University.