Research Fellow, Biomedical Engineering

• Research Fellow role within Swinburne University
• Part-time, 20-month fixed term position at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic Level B salary + 17% super

About the Role 
The MedTechVic team at Swinburne University of Technology are looking for a Research Fellow to join their team. 

The Research Fellow is a vital role within MedTechVic, which will contribute to the strategic research effort and industry focus. The Fellow will be expected to carry out appropriate activities that will maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional expertise, whilst functioning as a member of both discipline-based and interdisciplinary teams to help the Hub to achieve its strategic objectives. The purpose is to conduct projects using co-design of enabling technology solutions to support people living with disability and/or chronic disease. 

The fellow will have or is nearing submission of PhD and a demonstrated track record biomedical engineering, product design or a related discipline. The Fellow will have an ability to attract competitive research funding and conduct independent research. The Fellow must be comfortable in working with people with disabilities and enabling them to take a leadership role in the co-design of new products, systems, and processes

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• A track record of quality research outputs evidenced by publications
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to research teams and partnerships, as well as research supervision to achieve high impact research outcomes
• Demonstrated high standard of interpersonal and communication skills including resourcefulness, initiative, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Demonstrated experience working as a team member to effectively communicate and liaise with academic colleagues, industry partners and clinicians appropriately

• PhD (or close to obtaining) in a relevant field biomedical engineering, product design or a related field or a combination of a PhD with extensive experience in one of these fields

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

•    Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
•    Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
•    Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
•    Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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Applications Close: Monday 22nd January 2024, 5pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity 
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

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