FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

Position Details Fixed Term, available until 31/12/2028| Full Time Academic Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 p.a. Location: Bedford Park / Kaura Country View Position Description College of Medicine and Public Health At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do. About the Role Join a 3-year NHMRC-funded project related to a novel gut-brain circuit that controls mood and behaviour as our Research Fellow, where you will have the opportunity to undertake research in the discipline of Human Physiology under the broad direction of the Chief Investigator. Working closely and collaboratively with the Chief Investigator and wider Research Team, you will be able to contribute to project design and implementation, the analysis of data and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. You will have the opportunity to actively report on new and current research related to the research program, through generation of high-quality publications and conference presentations. In addition, this position will contribute to the preparation of applications for externally funded research funding and may assist in leading students involved in the research Project, according to the University’s policies, practices and standards. You will also work across the following responsibilities: Actively contributing to the research project by collaborating with the Research Team to successfully deliver project milestones and Key Performance Indicators. Independently contributing to the planning and execution of research by offering new and innovative ideas, reviewing relevant literature and other sources of information, actively participating in the production of data, contributing to the writing and editing of grant applications and attending seminars, meetings and conferences. Playing a lead role in coordinating, planning and executing the project tasks required to collaborate with industry partners. Independently contributing to ethical, high quality and innovative research and evaluation through activities such as scholarship, publishing in recognised high quality journals and assisting the preparation and submission of bids for external research funding. This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through education, research and partnership. About You You are an experienced researcher who is passionate about Human Physiology and is curious about the gut-brain circuit that controls mood and behaviour. You hold a PhD in physiology or neuroscience or related areas, highlighting your commitment to contributing to research centred around better understanding the human body. Your well-developed interpersonal and communication skills are highlighted by your innate ability to foster an inclusive research team environment, including experience supervising junior staff and students, and your wide-spreading network of diverse stakeholders and industry partners. You will also be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated research experience in terms of publications in high quality journals, and presentations at a national and/or international level in a field relevant to this project. Demonstrated experience in, or understanding quantitative research methodologies relevant to the project including some or all of the following: electrophysiology, secretion experiments, small animal surgery, in vivo animal work, mouse behavioural analysis, molecular genetics, use or maintenance of transgenic mouse colonies, microscopy, immunohistochemistry. Demonstrated experience delivering project targets on time, and the ability to plan and execute data collection and analysis related to these projects. Demonstrated ability to critically review the literature in relevant fields. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy  Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description For more information regarding this position, please contact Damien Keating. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 15 Mar 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

UniSQ is a bold, ambitious, and deeply community-connected institution leading the transformation of regional Australia through education, research, and innovation —where student-centred learning meets world-class research with real-world impact. The School of Nursing and Midwifery is one of five Schools reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research). The School offers a diverse and comprehensive suite of programs, including the Bachelor of Nursing, Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, and a range of postgraduate specialisations spanning Advanced Practice, Clinical Education, Gerontology, Rural and Remote Health, and Leadership and Management. These programs are central to UniSQ’s commitment to developing a highly skilled, adaptable and future‑ready nursing and midwifery workforce that meets the needs of communities and health systems. UniSQ is seeking an outstanding person to provide vision and leadership as Head of School and Dean, Nursing and Midwifery. This role will have responsibility for advancing teaching and education scholarship, and innovation, the future development of research excellence, and evidenced-based practice with a strong connectivity to community and the health services. The successful candidate will foster a collaborative and productive research environment through industry partnerships, health service collaborations, grants, publications, and research higher degree graduates. The role will work closely with the School’s academic team and health profession regulators to ensure curriculum is innovatively progressing nursing and midwifery practice, with a strong focus on student experience. The position can be based in either Ipswich or Toowoomba. Current Nursing registration and or eligibility is essential. We are seeking an inspiring nursing and/or midwifery academic leader with a strategic vision for the future of nursing and midwifery education and research. Your excellent academic leadership skills should be coupled with a demonstrated track record of engagement with health services and communities and your ability to collaborate across the University. For a confidential discussion or to request the candidate information booklet, please contact  Janine Fitzgerald on +61 424 164 765 or at jfitzgerald@robinsonfitzgerald.com.au or Kate Robinson on +61 409 769 560 or at krobinson@robinsonfitzgerald.com.au, quoting reference RF0258.  Applications can be sent to either or both of the above email addresses and will close on the 1st April 2026.

Job Description As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Fellow to join an exciting applied research project within the Infocomm Technology cluster at SIT. This project addresses the critical challenge of delivering real-time Artificial Intelligence (AI) services in Internet of Things (IoT) networks, where latency and timeliness are paramount. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end investigation of novel edge-assisted offloading strategies for IoT networks. The role will bridge rigorous theoretical work with hands-on offloading algorithm design and development for IoT networks. The core responsibility is to build and validate edge-assisted offloading strategies, complete with software APIs, through rigorous simulations and live demonstrations. This position is ideal for a researcher with a passion for solving complex problems at the intersection of wireless communications, edge computing, and machine learning, and who is eager to translate theoretical insights into practical, IoT systems. Key Responsibilities Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure all project deliverables are met. Derivation of closed-form theoretical latency and timeliness expressions for cloud-hosted AI services and edge-assisted offloading strategies. Analysis of theoretical latency and timeliness for cloud-hosted AI services and edge-assisted offloading strategies. Design and development of edge-assisted offloading strategy and associated software APIs. Validation of edge-assisted offloading strategy via simulations and live demonstrations. Job Requirements A Ph.D degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or equivalent. Independent, highly analytical, proactive and a team player. Strong theoretical background in wireless communications or edge computing will be advantageous. Proven track record in research and development of edge intelligence algorithms will be advantageous. Knowledge of machine learning or reinforcement learning techniques will be advantageous. Proficiency in algorithm development using Python will be advantageous