• Join our research team within the MedTechVic Hub
• Full-time, fixed-term position (until 31 Dec 2025) at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic Level B salary + 17% superannuation and staff benefits

About the Role 

We are seeking an innovative Research Fellow to join our multidisciplinary research team within the MedTechVic Hub and play a pivotal role in advancing the Hub’s mission to create and promote innovative, user-centred medical and assistive technologies that support participation and quality of life for end users.

The position is designed to support the research, development and commercialisation of cutting-edge technologies through a collaborative interdisciplinary approach that combines research excellence with practical applications in health, community care and industry. As the Research Fellow, you will focus on the delivery of programs to support the digitisation of the MedTech sector and the development of clinicians with product development skills. There will also be applied research and development projects that will span design, AR/VR, digital manufacturing and clinical activities.

This role involves working with other research fellows, health professionals, and end users of technology to co-design enabling technology solutions to support people to participate in their everyday lives. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will add depth and knowledge of body functions and structures, mental health, disability, funding streams and task analysis to the pool of clinicians and researchers. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate expertise in technology, a passion for improving healthcare outcomes through innovation and a commitment to inclusive and collaborative research practices.

About You  

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

• A competitive track record and recognition for quality research outputs evidenced by publications, the development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and/or industry links.
• Research experience in an area related to health, technology, disability, ageing, MedTech or innovative solutions or similar.
• Experience in developing innovative solutions to address real world problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Comfort in working with diverse populations including people with different communication and support needs.
• Ability to analyse quantitative and Qualitative data.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology or related fields
• A PhD in relevant fields such as Health, Design, Business or similar.

About Swinburne University of Technology 

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. 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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For more information about the role, please contact Prof Rachael McDonald (Director, Med Tech Vic Hub) at rachaelmcdonald@swin.edu.au

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

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Friday, 25 October 2024 at 5pm. 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments

Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates. 

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please contact Swinburne’s Disability Confident Recruitment at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

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

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au  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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