Somali International University

Based in the College of Health, located at the Lyell McEwin/Modbury Hospital Continuing opportunity, dual contract 0.5 FTE Adelaide University & 0.5 FTE NALHN Exciting opportunity to work across Adelaide University and NALHN Salary Level E - $215,774 per annum (pro-rata), plus clinical loading (if applicable) (plus 17% superannuation) At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.  We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. Adelaide University and the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Chair of Medicine for a joint academic and clinical appointment. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior academic to provide leadership in clinical teaching for the School of Medicine at the Lyell McEwin and Modbury hospitals. The successful applicant will have a strong track record in teaching, research and clinical practice, with ability to provide leadership in medical education. Work that matters  The successful candidate will primarily be based at the Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals, contributing to the delivery of clinical teaching across NALHN, while overseeing junior medical staff. Moreover, they will play a pivotal role in advancing teaching, research, and service development within the School of Medicine and NALHN. Join a renowned academic institution and hospital network, offering a vibrant environment for professional development and innovation. The role provides an opportunity to lead in the medical program, drive impactful research initiatives, and shape policy advancements. The team The appointee will report to the Academic Lead, Northern and Community Health for the School of Medicine and the Divisional Director (Medical) at the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. This role encompasses clinical leadership, academic support, and administrative responsibilities across both institutions, requiring a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and clinical practice. Visit the AU website to learn more about The College of Health. Our people Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys variety and meaningful interaction. You will engage with students, clinicians, researchers and the wider community across both academic and healthcare settings, with a broad range of responsibilities that keep your workday interesting and engaging.  Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. Experience  To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:  Key responsibilities for Adelaide University will broadly include: Provide leadership in teaching and research within the Discipline of Medicine. Continuous improvement in student evaluations of learning and teaching at NALHN. Liaise and communicate with relevant sections of the community, professional associations and government organisations. Promoting a culture of teaching and research excellence and evidence of innovation. Contribution to the development of the medical program. Submit applications for external research income including Cat 1 funding and secure ongoing financial support to sustain the research with an expectation of holding at least one Cat 1 grant as CIA at any one time. Key responsibilities for the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network will broadly include: Provision of training and supervision to undergraduate and post graduate medical trainees. Provide academic leadership to the Division of Medicine in NALHN. Encouraging and supporting multi-disciplinary teamwork amongst staff for optimal clinical service outcomes. To be successful you will need to meet the following Selection Criteria: A PhD or equivalent. Relevant experience in clinical education/training of medical students in teaching hospitals. Specialist medical qualification and registration with AHPRA enabling clinical practice. Demonstrated understanding of the needs of medical students, including international students. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with senior and junior medical staff and other health professionals in hospitals and the community, the University and wider community. Passionate and unequivocal commitment to excellence in research and education and the demonstrated capacity to lead and motivate others. Strong communication and persuasion skills leading to proven favourable outcomes. Commitment to the principles of collegiality and to equity and diversity. Exemplary personal qualities of integrity, energy, tenacity and judgement. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity  We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.  Launch your future with Adelaide University now  Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:  your current CV  a cover letter a separate document that addresses all 9 Selection Criteria Submit your application by 11:30pm Monday 29 June 2026 Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised. For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number #492750): Adelaide University Professor Josephine Thomas +61 8 8313 4893 dean.medicine@adelaide.edu.au NALHN Clinical queries Toby Gilbert, Divisional Director (Medical) +61 452 563 589 Toby.Gilbert@sa.gov.au

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

Job Purpose The Research Fellow / Research Engineer (with focus on MedTech / HealthTech Engineering) will support applied research and innovation in community and allied health by translating clinical and operational needs into engineering requirements, prototypes, technical evaluations, deployment support and evidence reports. The role focuses on hands-on medtech / healthtech engineering, project coordination and implementation support for healthcare projects. This role is focused on MedTech / HealthTech Engineering. The candidate should have good project-management discipline and experience coordinating engineering, prototyping, testing or implementation workstreams 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 engineering and deployment outputs. Key Responsibilities Applied Research & Development Translate clinical needs assessment and workflow analysis into engineering requirements 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 medtech / healthtech solution concepts, technical specifications and prototype roadmaps for organisational transition, focusing on but not limited to long-term bedridden patient care, caregiver workload reduction, care automation and assistive technologies. Develop and execute healthcare innovation projects by supporting design, prototyping, testing, technical evaluation, data collection and implementation for Proof of Concept (POC) and deployment in community-care or healthcare settings. Industry Collaboration Support collaborations with industry and healthcare partners to understand technical problem statements, user requirements, operating constraints and integration needs, and contribute to practical engineering solution development. Assist in project scoping by gathering engineering, technical, integration and validation 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 medtech / healthtech engineering 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 technical reports, presentations, design notes, prototype records, test plans, validation summaries, deployment 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 engineering, technical 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 — MedTech / HealthTech Engineering: translate user and clinical needs into engineering requirements; support design, prototyping, testing, validation, integration and deployment; prepare technical documentation and evidence for KPI and project-outcome reporting, including outreach to companies and/or healthcare providers; and translate engineering findings 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 Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, HealthTech, MedTech, Product Development, Clinical Engineering or related disciplines with relevant experience in engineering, prototyping, product development 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., medtech / healthtech development, prototyping, care automation, commercialisation, 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 medtech / healthtech engineering, biomedical devices, assistive technologies, digital health, care automation, 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 MedTech / HealthTech Engineering role, relevant experience in engineering design, prototyping, testing, technical validation, product development, system integration, biomedical devices, assistive technologies, sensors, digital health solutions or equivalent engineering 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 medtech / healthtech engineering 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 medtech / healthtech engineering, including requirements translation, prototyping, testing, validation, integration, technical troubleshooting 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 engineering outputs, validation evidence and project outcomes toward the overall KPI commitments.