• Part-time (0.5 FTE), 1-year fixed-term contract until 30^th June 2022 based at RMIT City campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
• Contribute to an innovative healthcare product developing microneedle-based, minimally invasive continuous molecular monitoring device by Melbourne-based start-up Nutromics Pty Ltd in partnership with RMIT University, funded by an Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centres project
• We aim to place the user at the centre of healthcare innovation. While developing cutting-edge medical products, we want research and design to be informed by user experience and needs at every step
• We are seeking an experience service design and/or user experience professional to join us to deliver technology that people will use with enthusiasm to improve their wellbeing and quality of life
• Play a pivotal role in contributing to the design and development of a novel medical technology utilising your in-depth knowledge and working experience in UX including UI wire framing, UX mock-ups, design mock-ups and story boarding
• Report directly to Professor Sharath Sriram, Research Project Leader, with external co-supervision from Dr Robert Crowder, Head of Product, Nutromics Pty Ltd
• Remuneration between Academic Level A ($68,983 - $93,569) up to Academic Level B ($98,495 - $116,965 with PhD) + 17% superannuation

About STEM College

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields.  We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.

Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the Colleges inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community of achieve their potential. The College appointed Victorias first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.

STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders. www.rmit.edu.au/seh

School of Engineering

The School of Engineering comprises a diverse range of disciplines: Aerospace Engineering & Aviation; Chemical & Environmental Engineering; Civil & Infrastructure Engineering; Electrical & Biomedical Engineering; Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering; Manufacturing, Materials & Mechatronic Engineering; Mechanical & Automotive Engineering.

As a top 100 university in the world for engineering (2015 QS Rankings by Faculty; Engineering and Technology), RMIT Engineering provides students with work-relevant education programs, access to excellent research facilities and opportunities to engage in creative real-world project work through robust relations with local and international industry leaders.

RMIT Engineerings education is based on innovation and creativity. Key discipline areas in the School of Engineering provide programs with flexible pathways to global careers or postgraduate research.

For more information, visit https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering

About You and the Role

• Focus on designing Nutromics Pty Ltds first product to market, a therapeutic drug monitoring device using and embedding your research expertise in drawing out the narrative of the use for the products, in conjunction with Nutromics staff members and third parties;
• Be actively involved in the research team projects covering fundamental research and industry partnership in the areas of service and UX design for healthcare innovation and completing the assigned task within the required timeframes;
• Communicate and deliver high quality research outcomes & findings through high quality papers/ journal articles, delivery of seminars, and conference attendance;
• Contribute 5% of your time to teaching and learning activities appropriate to areas of expertise as well as administrative functions, annual work planning and performance management related to this project.

Qualifications

Mandatory: Degree qualified in UI/UX or Service Design.

• Candidates who have completed or in the final stages of writing thesis / thesis submissions will be considered.
• Candidates without a PhD would be offered the position at Level A6-A8. Candidates who have demonstratable industry working experience with the commercialisation of healthcare devices or technologies will be highly regarded.

Preferred:

• Candidates with service design skills and experience including the ability to conduct process mappings, contextual enquiries, journeys of use and to visualise product service systems; to support the development of design requirements; and to develop personas, service blueprints and other service design materials is highly regarded;
• Candidates with UX capabilities including UI wire framing, UX mock-ups, design mock-ups, and story boarding is desirable;
• Candidates with experience or good working knowledge in healthcare processes, either in digital health or device development is encouraged to apply;
• Proven capability to engage with stakeholders such as healthcare practitioners and clinicians, industrial designers, device and product teams, software, and hardware engineering in an innovation ecosystem;
• Sound experience in conducting ethnographic user research in a healthcare context is favourable.

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

Bring your whole self to work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognized by a broad spectrum of external organizations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and achievements by clicking on the 'Apply now link. Please note that a separate response to Key Selection Criteria as stated on the Position Description is required. For any enquiries regarding this role, applicants are encourage to contact, Professor Sharath Sriram, (sharath.sriram@rmit.edu.au)

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

Applications close Monday 10^th May 2021.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently accepting applications from persons with current Australian work rights who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australias immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/ .

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