Federal University of Technology Akure

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 Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society. The university’s unique pedagogy integrates work and study, embracing authentic learning in a real-world environment through collaborations with key strategic partners. Its focus on applied research with business impact is aimed at helping industry innovate and grow. Targeted to be ready in 2024, SIT’s centralised campus within the larger Punggol Digital District will feature a vibrant learning environment where academia and industry will be tightly integrated with the community. SIT espouses an applied learning approach and offers degrees with a strong focus on science and technology. Our faculty work closely with industry on translational research and innovation, as well as provide consultancy on solutions to industry challenges. This well-established nexus with industry endows our graduates with deep skills and work-ready training experience – attuning them to the needs and demands of the future economy. SIT is expanding its Robotics and Embodied AI (EAI) capabilities, building a cohort of academic staff who are keen and experienced working on industry problems in relevant areas. At SIT, Robotics and Embodied AI faculty will have the opportunity to shape and lead applied research in a unique real-world environment. Located within Punggol Digital District (PDD), SIT’s purpose-built campus serves as a living lab for precinct-scale robotics test-bedding, where faculty can work with government and industry partners to develop, validate and deploy next-generation robotic systems safely and at scale. Candidates will contribute to industry-relevant research in embodied AI, simulation and digital twins, cybersecurity, robot operations and related areas, with a strong emphasis on translation into real-world applications. Through collaborations with leading robot companies and end-users, faculty will help solve practical deployment challenges, build shared digital infrastructure, and train the next generation of robotics talent for Singapore’s future economy. Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to applied research projects with industry partners and government agencies. Develop and teach Robotics and Embodied AI courses within the cluster’s programmes and across relevant interdisciplinary modules. Supervise Industry Doctorate/Masters and capstone projects in collaboration with domain faculty and industry partners. Contribute to SIT’s continuing education offerings. Serve as embodied AI mentor for existing SIT domain faculty through joint projects and co-supervision mechanisms. Qualifications: PhD in Robotics, Mechanical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant domain with demonstrated embodied AI research experience. Equivalent industry experience may also be considered. Technical expertise and track record in the following areas (ideally at least two): Policy Learning and Robotics Control: Imitation / reinforcement learning, generative policies, residual learning, cross-embodiment generalisation. Robotics Data Engineering: Data capture, synchronisation, calibration, evaluation harnesses and simulation data pipelines Foundation Models & World Models for Robotics: VLA grounding, planning interfaces and world-model reasoning for robots State Estimation, Perception and Sensor Fusion: 3D scene understanding, diagnostics, active and manipulation-centric perception System Integration, Deployment & RobotOps: ROS2 systems integration, runtime robustness, safety and field deployment engineering Swarm Robotics & Multi-Agent Systems: Decentralised coordination, shared mapping and resilient communications Fleet Management & Remote Operations: Mission control, tele-operation, network resilience and lifecycle operations Cyber-Physical Security & Trustworthy Robotics: Threat modelling, resilience, incident response, AI ethics and data privacy Experience applying embodied AI to real-world use areas will be advantageous, such as (non-exhaustive): Facility Management Healthcare Advanced Manufacturing Urban Systems Biotechnology & Chemical Engineering Demonstrated leadership and evidence of working on industry/society-defined problems Strong connections with international partners and organisations will be advantageous. Experience with industry research collaborations, applied research grants, and/or system deployment Established thought leadership and/or professional standing e.g. publications in top journals and keynotes, in addition to non-publication outputs and impact such as open-source tools, technical reports, patents, deployed systems Demonstrated track record of cross-disciplinary collaborations Ability to communicate clearly with domain experts, industry practitioners and general public What SIT offers: An applied research environment, working together with industry partners, to tackle real-world problems SIT values applied research impact and evaluates faculty accordingly on how their research had made a difference to society or industry Opportunities to work on a coherent robotics & embodied AI research agenda with colleagues across disciplines Access to Punggol Digital District ecosystem as testbeds for applied research A meaningful role in building Singapore’s robotics & embodied AI research capability at a pivotal moment Singapore’s exceptional quality of life, competitive personal tax environment, and position as Asia’s leading research and innovation hub How to apply: Candidates should submit the following: Curriculum vitae including grants, outputs (code, datasets, patents, technical disclosures) and publications Cover Letter Research statement (up to 2 pages) addressing your applied AI research programme, how it connects to SIT’s cluster context, and your experience with industry-connected research Teaching statement (up to 1 page) addressing your approach to applied learning Three highlights of research outputs with a brief explanation of each output’s impact

Are you an experienced leader in climate change or adaptation science? Do you have a passion for inspiring the next generation of climate leaders? Can you lead interdisciplinary climate change research that addresses global and local challenges? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a permanent, full-time Associate Professor/Professor (Ahonuku/Ahorangi) in Climate Change Science and Policy to join the team in Te Kura Tātai Aro Whenua - School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences. We seek applicants with a strong background in climate science, climate policy, climate change impacts, and/or climate mitigation and adaptation along with demonstrated experience in fostering and advancing interdisciplinary research focused on climate resilience and societal impact.  The successful candidate will establish a vibrant, externally funded research programme that complements existing strengths and builds strong collaboration with researchers at VUW’s School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences (including the Antarctic Research Centre and the School of Government) and external partners. The candidate will provide strategic leadership to support the reestablishment of the Climate Change Research Institute. The candidate will bring innovative perspectives and excellence to teaching climate-related topics across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, as well as to core courses in the Master of Climate Change Science and Policy. The candidate will have a proven track record of securing external research funding and a strong commitment to supervising postgraduate students. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to honouring Te Herenga Waka’s obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and be open to growing relationships with iwi. The candidate will have familiarity, or possess the desire to become familiar with, tikanga, mātauranga Māori and data sovereignty in relation to climate change and climate change responses. Key responsibilities: Impactful Research and Scholarship: Establish and lead a high-impact, interdisciplinary research programme in climate science, climate change impacts, and/or mitigation and adaptation, contributing to climate resilience and policy-relevant solutions. Secure and lead external research funding, including collaborative and interdisciplinary grants that support high-impact climate research and real-world outcomes. Produce high-impact scholarship and other research outputs. Attract and supervise postgraduate students. Foster a collaborative, inclusive research culture that strengthens interdisciplinary connections across the School, Faculty, and University. Build and sustain research collaborations with national and international partners including public research organisations, government, industry, iwi and communities. Commitment to Teaching and Learning: Deliver high-quality, research-led teaching that engages and inspires students. Develop and coordinate innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses in climate science, climate change impacts and policy that will equip future climate leaders. Attract and supervise postgraduate students to successful and timely completion.  Leadership, Collaboration, and Service: Provide strategic academic and strategic leadership within the School, Faculty, University, including contributing to the reestablishment of the Climate Change Research Institute. Provide mentorship to postgraduate students and early career researchers, fostering excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. Provide national and international thought leadership in climate change science, impacts, or adaptation. Build and sustain partnerships with public research institutions, government, iwi, industry, and national and international collaborators to advance climate change science and/or climate adaptation research and deliver real-world impact in Aotearoa New Zealand. Represent the University in national and international professional forums and networks, and advisory or policy groups, enhancing institutional reputation and influence. Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion across research, teaching, and service activities, contributing to a supportive and collegial academic environment. Additional Expectations: Demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including meaningful engagement with iwi and communities. Show familiarity with or willingness to engage with, and develop understanding of, tikanga and mātauranga Māori, including principles of data sovereignty. Contribute to an inclusive and supportive student experience and particularly for diverse and underrepresented groups. A PhD in Climate Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Atmospheric Science, or a closely related field. A strong track record of leading research programmes and securing external research funding. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development, with a passion for engaging and inspiring undergraduate and postgraduate students. A strong record of high-quality scholarly publications and/or impactful professional practice. Evidence of research and/or teaching that addresses contemporary climate change challenges, particularly in impacts, adaptation, and societal resilience. Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including communities, iwi, government, and industry. Demonstrated experience and desire for disciplinary research and teaching and the ability to work effectively across disciplinary boundaries. A collaborative and collegial approach to working with academic, technical, and professional staff.  Excellent communication, media and people skills, with the ability to translate research for different audiences. Ō pūmanawa - About you You are an established academic in climate science, climate change impact and/or climate adaptation and policy, with a strong commitment to research excellence and high-quality, research-led teaching. You are student-focused and passionate about inspiring and training the next generation of climate leaders. You bring a track record of advancing impactful, interdisciplinary research, and a collaborative and collegial approach to working with colleagues, students, and external partners. You are an effective and engaging communicator, able to connect with academic, policy and public audiences. Role Descriptions: Ahonuku | Associate Professor in Climate Change Science and Policy - Click here to see further information, including salary details. Ahorangi | Professor in Climate Change Science and Policy - Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. Close date for vacancy: 22 June 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Anne Gold, (anne.gold@vuw.ac.nz). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Please submit a cover letter, a one-page research statement, and a one-page teaching statement as part of your application for the position.