Universidad Da Vinci

Part time 0.5FTE Continuing position Campus Independent Salary Level C from $144,266 plus 17% superannuation (Pro-rated for part time) About the position The School of Nursing and Midwifery undertakes a wide range of teaching and research programs in Nursing, Midwifery, Maternal, Family and Child Health, Ageing and Aged Care, Health Service Design, Health and Wellbeing, Time Critical Nursing, Mental Health, and Workforce. These interconnected programs combine to form Centres of Excellence based within our clinical networks and Research Centres. This is a newly created role for a Level C academic who is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner with expertise in contemporary nursing practice and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to the quality and innovation of undergraduate and postgraduate education, including leadership in curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation. The role emphasises engagement in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) to enhance educational practice and student outcomes, alongside meaningful collaboration with local hospital partners to support clinical education and workforce development. Skills and Experience To be considered for this position, you will have PhD degree or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas. Hold current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Current or recent participation in clinical practice as a nurse practitioner. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, curriculum development and subject coordination with a commitment to excellence in teaching, as evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching excellence awards or through other forms of evidence. Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position. PD - Senior Lecturer Nursing (TF) NP.pdf Benefits  17% employer contributed superannuation Flexible work arrangements Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses  How to apply Closing date: By 11:55pm on Monday 4th May 2026 Position Enquiries: Catina Adams, Senior Lecturer Nursing Email: Catina.Adams@latrobe.edu.au Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position. Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:  Cover letter, An up-to-date resume and; A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description. Please scroll down to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates. All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Why La Trobe:  Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.  Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics  Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities: La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy. 

The Role The role focuses on advancing research in explainable and trustworthy machine learning, with a particular emphasis on mechanistic interpretability and its application to healthcare data. The successful candidate will contribute to understanding how modern machine learning models represent information internally and how their predictions can be made transparent, reliable, and clinically meaningful. This work will involve developing and applying interpretability techniques to machine learning systems used in healthcare contexts, including tasks such as risk prediction, clinical decision support, and the analysis of complex biomedical datasets. The research environment is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together expertise from machine learning, statistics, data science, and healthcare research. The successful applicant will be expected to design and implement analytical and interpretability frameworks to investigate the internal representations and decision-making processes of machine learning models. This includes developing and applying techniques such as feature attribution, representation analysis, causal probing, and mechanistic circuit analysis. The postholder will also develop predictive models using modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and evaluate them with a focus on interpretability, robustness, and real-world applicability in healthcare settings. The role also involves developing reproducible research software and scalable data analysis pipelines in Python for machine learning and interpretability research. These tools will support systematic investigation of model behaviour and enable robust experimentation on large and complex datasets relevant to healthcare and biomedical research. The postholder will be expected to contribute actively to high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed publications in leading machine learning and interdisciplinary venues, open-source software tools, and collaborative research initiatives. The successful candidate will also contribute to the preparation and development of research grant proposals, supporting the group's strong track record of successful funding and helping to expand its research portfolio in explainable and trustworthy AI for healthcare.

Work at the cutting edge of next‑generation biomanufacturing within a globally recognised synthetic biology research environment. Grow your career in an interdisciplinary, well‑resourced ecosystem with access to advanced facilities, platforms, and strong industry collaborations. Full-time (1 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years. Base salary range: Level A, $112,371 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation. About the area The UWA School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) is one of Australia’s leading research environments in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and synthetic biology. Based in the modern Bayliss Building precinct, the school provides access to world-class infrastructure including advanced microscopy, multi-omics platforms, analytical chemistry suites, and dedicated fermentation and bioprocess facilities. You will join the Synthetic Microbiology Laboratory specialising in engineering ultra-fast microbial chassis for sustainable biomanufacturing. The team is best known for its pioneering work on Vibrio natriegens, including the development of advanced genetic toolkits, high-throughput engineering platforms, and systems-level optimisation strategies. The group works at the interface of synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and bioprocess design, and maintains close collaborations with academic and industry partners. Members benefit from a highly supportive, technically strong, and ambitious research culture, with regular engagement in high-impact publications, translational projects, and large-scale funding initiatives. This integrated environment offers exceptional opportunities to build an international research profile while working with state-of-the-art infrastructure and a collaborative, forward-looking research team. About the opportunity This position is part of a major interdisciplinary research program focused on establishing Vibrio natriegens—the fastest-growing bacterium known—as a next-generation microbial cell factory for sustainable biomanufacturing. The project aims to convert sugarcane-derived feedstocks into high-value polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), offering scalable, low-carbon alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. By integrating advanced strain engineering with rigorous bioprocess optimisation, the program seeks to deliver high-productivity, seawater-based, and resource-efficient fermentation systems that are economically and environmentally competitive. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will play a central role in translating laboratory-scale advances into robust, scalable processes. Your work will span small-scale screening through to early pilot-scale operation, with a strong emphasis on: High-cell-density and fed-batch cultivation Media and feeding strategy optimisation Process robustness and reproducibility Scale-down and early scale-up modelling Integration of strain performance, sustainability, and techno-economic constraints You will work closely with strain engineers, students, and collaborators in a highly integrated team, where biological design, process performance, and commercial considerations jointly inform development decisions. The role also involves contributing to high-impact publications, student supervision, and future funding proposals, providing strong exposure to translational research and career development opportunities. About you Degree qualification or equivalent experience in bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, or a related discipline Experience in microbial fermentation, bioprocess development, and hands‑on bioreactor operation Strong analytical ability, including quantitative data analysis and familiarity with HPLC/GC/LC‑MS Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively Experience with scale‑up/scale‑down approaches and an understanding of sustainability or techno‑economic considerations Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. Position description: PD - Postdoctoral Research Associate (522521).pdf To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Georg Fritz at georg.fritz@uwa.edu.au How to apply Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria. You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity. Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 11 May 2026 This position offers visa sponsorship for successful applicants. Benefits Flexible working options. Generous paid leave including parental leave. Up to 17% employer paid superannuation. Salary packaging available. Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service. Discounted UWA course fees. Discounted health insurance. Employee Assistance Program. About the University The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university. Learn more about us. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process. If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. 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