(Level A/B) $102,024- $114,917 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply.

The University is seeking applications for an ARC Grant Funded Researcher for a 2 year fixed term appointment.

The specific topic area of this post is the development of new light-based and label-free imaging technologies and their translation to biological research or industry.

The successful applicant will play a leading role in developing and implementing classical concepts for imaging within a vibrant team.

The work is based within the Centre of Light for Life. The Centre aims to build upon the area of photonics and its applications in other multidisciplinary fields. The imaging will be conducted with a range of biological samples, such as mouse embryos, with availability of other cells via our collaborators (e.g. malaria parasites, neuronal cells, and other human cell cultures). The project will use novel photonics and address real-world challenges through the development of non-invasive biomedical imaging.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake both experimental work and numerical studies and will be expected to liaise with key institutes such as the Institute of Photonics and Advanced Sensing and biologists in the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and School of Biological Sciences.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD in Optics/ Photonics/ Physics and/or Microscopy, with a strong focus on light-sheet and multiphoton microscopy.
• Experience in one of more of: advanced optical imaging; classical imaging; multiphoton imaging; the development and application of numerical methods of deep learning or multivariate analysis.
• Interdisciplinary experience with projects that overlap across multiple fields.
• The ability to plan and manage own research activity and conduct relevant individual and collaborative research projects.
• Good oral communication, skills in journal and conference paper writing.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 29 September 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Kishan Dholakia
Internal Grant-Funded Researcher (E), School of Biological Sciences
P: +61 420 350 347
E: kishan.dholakia@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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