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- Fixed term (2 years), 0.6 EFT, 45.6 Hours Per Fortnight
- Parkville location, with multiple transport options at our doorstep.

- $44,257 to $ 63,507 base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

The Role
This role is responsible for curating and managing a high-quality database of PSMA PET/CT images from the PRIMARY trial, ensuring accurate image classification, data integrity, and compliance with Valuable Clinical Practice and data governance standards. The position develops and refines automated tools to assign PRIMARY scores to PET/CT images using advanced image classification techniques, working closely with clinicians to incorporate feedback and enhance clinical utility through human-in-the-loop approaches. In collaboration with the Cancer Imaging and Medical Physics teams, the role contributes to research publications, delivers project outcomes for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, and supports the translation of software solutions into clinical, open-source, or commercial applications.

We have an opportunity to employ a research associate to

- Develop Automated Model for Classification of Prostate Cancer Grade on PSMA PET/CT Imaging using Data from PRIMARY Trials – Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia funded Research Project
- Assist with image analysis and reporting for Prostate Theranostics Imaging Centre of Excellence (ProsTIC) clinical trials and registry patients
- Support service expansions in PET and Nuclear Medicine clinical team

Applicants are required to have

- Proven research track record in applied machine learning for medical image analysis
- Familiarity with biology of cancer and anatomical interpretation of medical images
- Ability to independently manage clinical research aims
- Computing skills including competency with handling/transfer of DICOM image data and programming in a high-level computing language.
- PhD in computer science, medical physics, biomedical engineering or related field of applied science.

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:





- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave
- Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Enquiries to:

Dr. Price Jackson, Lead Imaging Physicist, Telephone or email

Kosta Gerontzos, Operations Manager Physical Sciences, Telephone or email

Applications close: 11:59PM, Thursday 27 August 2026

Position Summary

- To Develop Automated Model for Classification of Prostate Cancer Grade on PSMA PET/CT Imaging using Data from PRIMARY Trials – Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia funded Research Project
- To assist with image analysis and reporting for Prostate Theranostics Imaging Centre of Excellence (ProsTIC) clinical trials and registry patients
- To support service expansions in PET and Nuclear Medicine clinical team

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

Classification or Salary Range

1RA4-1RA5 (Research Assistant 4 – Research Assistant 5)

Key Relationships

Internal

- Director, Department of Cancer Imaging
- Director, Department of Physical Sciences
- Operational Business Manager
- Nuclear Medicine Staff
- Peter Mac Research Computing

External

- N/A

Skills

Essential Requirements

- Proven research track record in applied machine learning for medical image analysis
- Familiarity with biology of cancer and anatomical interpretation of medical images
- Ability to independently manage clinical research aims
- Computing skills including competency with handling/transfer of DICOM image data and programming in a high-level computing language.




- PhD in computer science, medical physics, biomedical engineering or related field of applied science.
- Successful completion of Performance Assessment.
- Australian resident or holder of Australian PR status

Desirable Requirements

- Experience with medical imaging for prostate cancer or PET/CT imaging

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

- 1. Curate database of staging PET/CT images from PRIMARY trial - Coordinate with medical staff and external collaborators to obtain and perform quality control for PSMA PET/CT images from the PRIMARY trial. - Manage association between images and tumour classification - Adhere to Good Clinical Practice and PMCC Data Governance Standards
- 2. Develop Automated Tools for Assigning PRIMARY Score to PET/CT images - Explore contemporary image classification techniques to reliably determine disease grade based on abnormal tracer uptake and anatomical extent on PSMA imaging of suspected localised prostate cancer - Work with clinicians to incorporate feedback to improve medical utility - Incorporate techniques which permit adjustment based on observer feedback (human-in-the-loop)
- 3. Address Research Deliverables for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) Project - Compile results of achievable accuracy and technical research for publication - Prepare automated software for production institutional use and consider open-source distribution or potential commercialisation pathways
- 4. Work effectively in Cancer Imaging and Medical Physics teams - Self-motivation and initiative in addressing problems and effective communication/hand-over - Documents work in a professional manner
- 5. Communicate effectively with researchers and medical staff - Good rapport with all staff

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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📌 Research Assistant - Physical Sciences (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne