Centro Universitário Max Planck

Job Purpose The Research Fellow / Research Engineer (with focus on Healthcare Design and Business) will support applied research and innovation in community and allied health by translating health-related workflow needs, user insights and business requirements into practical service-design outputs, implementation plans, value propositions and evidence reports. The role focuses on healthcare design, business scoping, project coordination and implementation support for healthcare projects. This role is focused on Healthcare Design and Business. The candidate should have a deep understanding of health-related workflows and experience coordinating project implementation with clear outcomes delivered. The Research Fellow / Research Engineer will support academic staff and project leads, and contribute his/her assigned share to team-level KPI targets through practical design, business and implementation outputs. Key Responsibilities Applied Research & Development Perform clinical needs assessment, user research, service-journey mapping and workflow analysis for organisational innovation transition, focusing on but not limited to community and aged care settings, nursing homes, hospitals, home-based care and palliative care settings. Develop healthcare service-design concepts, business requirements and implementation roadmaps for organisational transition, focusing on but not limited to caregiver workload reduction, care-process redesign, adoption planning and care automation support. Support healthcare innovation projects by coordinating user feedback, pilot planning, implementation activities, data collection and outcome documentation for Proof of Concept (POC) and deployment in community-care or healthcare settings. Industry Collaboration Support collaborations with industry and healthcare partners to understand workflow pain points, user needs, business requirements and implementation constraints, and contribute to practical solution development. Assist in project scoping by gathering workflow, design, business and implementation inputs, and by identifying relevant capabilities within the ecosystem (IHLs, research centres, industry partners). Participate in industry meetings, discussions, and project engagements. Project Execution & Support Assist Professional Officers, faculty and project leads in planning, coordinating and executing assigned healthcare design, business and implementation workstreams, including timeline tracking, documentation and follow-up on deliverables linked to the committed KPI areas: service volume, innovation initiatives, value capture, manpower training and ecosystem establishment. Generate project reports, presentations, service maps, user-journey documentation, business-case inputs, implementation trackers and evidence documentation on the development, validation, deployment and value capture of healthcare solutions and applications. Contribute to grant proposals and project submissions where required. Track project progress and maintain proper documentation of milestones, deliverables, risks/issues, partner inputs, funding status and measurable outcomes for assigned projects. Support the IaaS Center for Community and Allied Health Innovation in achieving team-level KPI outcomes through assigned design, business, implementation documentation and project support tasks. Contribute to assigned analytics workstreams and projects, including data analytics projects and digital dashboard development for industry partners, hospitals, aged care homes, and non-profit organisations, encompassing proposal development, partner engagement, analytics scoping, and project documentation. Coordinate assigned workstreams within the team's innovation portfolio, supporting the delivery and deployment of new or improved products, processes, and services to healthcare and community organisations, while monitoring implementation, adoption, and analytics evidence to support value-capture documentation. Support training, demonstration, and workshop delivery for company employees and healthcare professionals, contributing to the team's capability-building and knowledge-transfer goals. Role-specific skill focus — Healthcare Design and Business: conduct user and workflow research; prepare service maps, implementation plans, business-case inputs and value-capture documentation; support evidence for KPI and project-outcome reporting, including outreach to companies and/or healthcare providers; and translate workflow and business insights into practical recommendations for Professional Officers, faculty, project leads and healthcare partners. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years experience in Health Sciences, Nursing, Healthcare Management, Design, Business, Service Design, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Research or related disciplines with relevant experience in healthcare design, business scoping, project implementation or healthcare innovation related work. Strong knowledge and experience in clinical workflows, particularly in hospitals, nursing homes, home-based care, palliative care settings and other community care settings. Hands-on experience in clinical validation studies, including patient needs assessment and usability testing, is highly advantageous. Possess understanding of healthcare innovation concepts (e.g., service design, business model development, commercialisation, care automation, health economics and value capture). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Resourceful, meticulous and problem-solving attitude. Experience supporting or coordinating industry or applied research projects, preferably involving healthcare design, service redesign, business scoping, community care, aged care, allied health, digital health, clinical workflow optimisation or healthcare innovation solutions. Ability to document project outputs, implementation progress, stakeholder benefits and other measurable outcomes for assigned work. Experience supporting project proposals, funded projects or partner engagements will be advantageous. For this Healthcare Design and Business role, relevant experience in health-related workflow analysis, user research, service design, business scoping, implementation planning, stakeholder engagement, value proposition development, benefits tracking or equivalent design/business methods is required. All Research Fellow / Research Engineer must possess project-management skills and experience managing or coordinating projects/workstreams with good outcomes delivered, including scope, timeline, stakeholder coordination, risk/issue tracking and documentation. Key Competencies Possess understanding of healthcare challenges faced by industries locally and globally, particularly in the community and aged care sectors. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with industry partners and stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment. Proactive approach to continuous learning and development in the healthcare innovation field. Proficient in technical writing and presentation. Possess good analytical and critical thinking skills. Shows good initiative and takes ownership of work undertaken. Project management skills, including planning and execution of healthcare design, business and implementation projects. Project-management discipline to support assigned workstreams, monitor timelines and dependencies, escalate risks, and complete agreed tasks that contribute to team targets. Outcome orientation, with ability to document project outputs, stakeholder benefits, implementation progress and individual contribution within a team-based delivery model. Capability in healthcare design and business, including workflow analysis, user research, service mapping, business scoping, implementation planning, benefits tracking and preparation of concise reports. Ability to coordinate stakeholders, monitor timelines and risks/issues, and deliver assigned project outcomes with clear documentation. Ability to work as part of a coordinated delivery team, with clear documentation of assigned design, business, implementation and project outcomes toward the overall KPI commitments.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is seeking to appoint a motivated individual to join the Clinical Placements Administration Team. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Administration Officer, Clinical Placements Manager, wider clinical placements team, and academic and administrative staff aligned to the School of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine to deliver a high quality and efficient service.  The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a strong customer focus and understanding of what students, staff and external placement providers will require from them. The role requires a proactive individual, competent in the use of IT with an attitude open to change. The ability to work to a high level of accuracy is also essential. The role will require excellent interpersonal and organisational ability demonstrating adaptability and flexibility with regards to changing workloads and priorities. The successful candidate will need to be able to adapt to different situations and establish rapport with internal and external stakeholders. About you We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic, and responsible person, with the ability to work both as an effective team member and independently. In addition to a competitive salary the post holder will receive 32 days annual leave/closure days (plus bank holidays) and a great benefits package including pension and discounted membership to our world-renowned Surrey Sports Park. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, you can contact Faye Stevens, Clinical Placements Manager, via email at faye.stevens@surrey.ac.uk How to apply Please apply via the University of Surrey website, where you will be asked to complete some questions to help us understand your suitability for the role. Interviews will be held on Monday 3rd August. Further details Job Description

Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level B. Campbelltown campus. Salary: $123,327 – $145,625 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading. Support future occupational therapists through teaching, research and industry engagement in a growing health discipline. The Opportunity You will contribute to teaching, curriculum design and delivery across occupational therapy and related disciplines within the School of Health Sciences. This includes coordinating subjects, delivering lectures and tutorials, and supporting student learning through assessment and feedback aligned to evidence-based practice. You will also engage in research and scholarship activities, contributing to publications and research grant applications while supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research students. Your work will support growth in key areas such as disability across the lifespan, mental health, rehabilitation and aged care. You will collaborate with academic colleagues across the School, Faculty and University to strengthen programs and build partnerships with industry and professional stakeholders. This role includes participating in academic administration, contributing to discipline initiatives and supporting students to achieve their academic goals. What Success Looks Like: Deliver high-quality teaching and coordinate subjects effectively. Contribute to research outputs including publications and grants. Supervise research students and support their academic progression. Build partnerships across the University and with external stakeholders. Support curriculum development and program improvement. Please refer to the Position Description for full details. About You PhD in Occupational Therapy or a related field, or near completion, and recognised occupational therapy qualification, with AHPRA registration. Demonstrated experience in university-level teaching and student engagement. Evidence of research activity, including publications or scholarship outputs. Experience developing professional and academic partnerships. Experience supervising research students and contributing to grant applications. Benefits We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing. Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing. Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover. Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity. Application Details Position Enquiries: Direct to Kristy Coxon, Head of Discipline, Occupational Therapy and Podiatry via K.Coxon@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1538A. Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 26 July 2026. Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application. How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position. Belonging at Western We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au. About Western This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful. Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western. For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.