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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biomedical Engineering

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Location
Sydney, Australia
Closing date
10 Apr 2019

Job Details

  • Join an organisation that encourages progressive thinking
  • Full-time, Fixed term for up to two years
  • Base Salary: $92,682k (level A) plus leave loading and a generous employer’s contribution to superannuation.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Associate Lecturer who possesses:

A PhD in a relevant area Education and research track record consistent with a Level A appointment, at the University of Sydney Broad experience in the application of engineering and information technologies to clinical problems Experience in assisting undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students A research track record in a relevant area

About the opportunity 

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies is establishing a new School of Biomedical Engineering to enhance its research, education and engagement outcomes in biomedical engineering.

The primary objectives of these academic positions (both in Biomedical Engineering), include building upon existing and initiating new education programs and research collaborations relating to biomedical engineering.

The University of Sydney is committed to establishing partnerships between Engineering and Medicine through research and innovation directed towards re-imagining health care.

To support this commitment, the University seeks to build upon its academic strengths in design, engineering and IT to serve as an integral contributor to translational research.

 The two positions are intended to:

Prepare and deliver lectures in identified biomedical engineering Units of Study Prepare and manage assessments for identified biomedical engineering Units of Study Serve as a point-of-contact for assistance to FEIT students carrying out projects to ensure their smooth running and to facilitate and foster new collaborations within industry and the Westmead precinct. Contribute to the development of the biomedical engineering (teaching and research) in the School of Biomedical Engineering.

It is expected that you will have a broad range of expertise in areas relevant to neuromodulation such as implantable medical devices and neurophysiology. Your research will complement current engineering and IT activities at Darlington Campus and at the Westmead precinct.

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

How to apply

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 300/0219F to apply.

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Company

The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.

The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.

The University of Sydney’s commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.

The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.

The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.

Campuses

The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.

1.         Camperdown/Darlington Campus.

2.         Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).

3.         Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.

4.         Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.

5.         Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.

6.         Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.

7.         Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.

8.         Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.

9.         Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.

Faculties

The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.

1. Agriculture and Environment

2. Architecture, Design and Planning

3. Arts and Social Sciences

4. Business (Business School)

5. Dentistry

6. Education and Social Work

7. Engineering and Information Technologies

8. Health Sciences

9. Law (Sydney Law School)

10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)

11. Nursing and Midwifery

12. Pharmacy

13. Science

14. Sydney College of the Arts

15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music

16. Veterinary Science

Number of Employees

Full-time employees: 7616

For more information, please visit: http://sydney.edu.au/

Company info
Telephone
+(61) 2 9351 2222
Location
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
2006
Australia

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