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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 skills that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.  About the DIGNIFIED programme The DIGNIFIED programme is dedicated to developing elderly-friendly, textured modified foods with desirable organoleptic and nutritional properties. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals by creating innovative, nutritious, and visually appealing food products that cater to their specific dietary needs. Job Description:  We are seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer to join our team for a fixed-term project. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and validating objective texture testing methods that can accurately categorize foods within the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework, with a specific focus on Level 5 (Minced & Moist). This role will involve designing custom test fixtures, conducting practical laboratory work, and performing data analysis to create a robust and reliable testing protocol. Key Responsbilities: Conduct a comprehensive literature review on food rheology, texture analysis, particle analysis, image analysis and the IDDSI framework. Design and execute experiments to develop new instrumental texture analysis methods suitable for IDDSI Level 5 foods. Validate new methods against existing standards and a sensory panel to ensure accuracy and clinical relevance. Collect, analyze, and interpret data from instrumental and sensory evaluations. Document all experimental procedures, findings, and analyses in technical reports and prepare presentations to industry stakeholders and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Collaborate with a research team, including food scientists, clinicians, and engineers, to ensure the developed methods are practical and clinically relevant. Job Requirements: A degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. in a related research field is advantageous. Experience with instrumental texture, image analysis and particle sizing techniques (e.g., texture analyzers, universal testing machines) is highly desirable. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in material characterization techniques, such as stress-strain characterization. Proficiency in analysis software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, R, or other statistical software). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated commitment to strong research ethics and data integrity

Position Details Fixed Term until June 2026 | Part- Time 0.6 FTE Research (Academic) Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 p.a. pro rata Location: Tonsley / Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Role The Research Fellow will actively contribute to the work of ARIIA by supporting the delivery of the Knowledge and Implementation Hub (KIH) and related research, evaluation and dissemination activities. The incumbent will assist with preparing high-quality documentation, coordinating tasks, and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved. The role will undertake critical appraisal and synthesis of academic and grey literature, as well as practice-based resources, and translate findings into accessible summaries, reports, publications and other dissemination outputs. A key aspect of the role involves building and maintaining networks with academic experts, community organisations, consumers and aged care industry representatives to co-produce evidence-based resources. Working closely with the KIH team, the Research Fellow will help develop online content, including web pages, interactive tools and learning modules. The role will also contribute to evaluation activities, ethics and research applications, and support ARIIA’s marketing, communications and dissemination efforts using clear, lay language tailored to diverse audiences across the aged care sector. Research, clinical or industry background in health, aged care or social sciences highly desirable. Please refer to the attached position description for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities About You Having completed a PhD in a health or social services-related discipline, you have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the Australian aged care or health care sectors. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, enable you to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, as well as community organisations, consumers and industry partners. Your passion for collaboration and flexibility, allow you to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, in a non-traditional research fellow role. You will also be able to demonstrate: Well-developed skills in thematic analysis, evidence synthesis and critical summation of research evidence and grey literature. Demonstrated ability to plan and execute data collection and quantitative and/or qualitative analysis. Demonstrated excellence in knowledge mobilisation and dissemination including ability to write in lay language for a variety of different audiences and communicate messages in different ways/modalities/platforms. Experience with resource platforms, libraries, repositories or websites preferred. Experience utilising AI software to summarise or search in large quantities of information preferred. Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) continues to transform the way we care for Older Australians. Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Aged Care, ARIIA delivers activities across three workstreams to improve aged care for all Australians. Bringing together consumers, industry and researchers, ARIIA translates research into practice to modernise and pave the way for sector wide improvements, making a real and meaningful change to the aged care sector. 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 Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers  We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. 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. SA: Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health 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 Becca Hardy Important Notice: Recruitment Activity During University Shutdown Please note that recruitment activity will be paused during the Flinders University shutdown period. No updates or progress on applications will be available between 22 December 2025 and 5 January 2026. Recruitment processes will resume from 5 January 2026, and application statuses will be communicated from that date onward. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. For any urgent queries, please contact us prior to the shutdown period. Certification National Police Certificate - Australian Federal Police Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 07 Jan 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.

Ref.: 533921 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Public Health (22400) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Scientific Officer (several posts) in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute (HKJCGHI), School of Public Health (Ref no.: 533921), to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary or two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. HKU has partnered with International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and The University of Cambridge to establish the HKJCGHI, funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. IVI is a non-profit international organization dedicated to vaccines and vaccination for global health. The Science Unit of IVI coordinates the Vaccine Process Development workstream and contributes to others workstreams of the HKJCGHI, including capacity building. These areas of work are in sync with HKJCGHI activities of the Science Unit in Seoul. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field, with at least 10 years of relevant experience in developing and managing process development laboratories or related manufacturing operations, particularly for vaccines targeting infectious diseases. Applicants should demonstrate good knowledge and relevant research experience in field of vaccine development/production of biomolecules using cell-culture platforms (e.g. viral vaccines), and possibly bacterial- and mRNA-based vaccines including their biology, design of molecules, immunology, microbiology and molecular biology; and knowledge in developing assays for product characterization. Preference will be given to those with experience in cultivation and carrying out purification of enveloped and non-enveloped viruses in vaccine development industry, especially in GLP or GMP facility. Experience in handling quantitative and/or qualitative assays for vaccine development research would be distinct advantages. They should have excellent written and spoken English skills along with good communication skills, a keen sense of responsibility, good organizational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. Preference will be given to candidates with prior work experience in vaccine/biopharmaceutical industry, or low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings. The appointees will contribute to research activities on infectious diseases and vaccines under the HKJCGHI. Key responsibilities include developing and managing the process development laboratory at HKJCGHI, including GLP compliant lab areas, and the research projects at GHI; leading, supporting and co-ordinating the process development of vaccine candidates; supervising technology transfer of vaccine candidates developed at GHI-IVI to vaccine manufacturers; and managing staff and sub-departments in the Vaccine Process Development department at HKJCGHI. Additionally, they will contribute to the preparation/review of research reports, manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and presentations for scientific meetings. The role also involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders – including researchers, public health agencies, and policy-makers – supporting capacity-building activities and knowledge translation efforts in LMICs. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start on January 2, 2026 and continue until January 31, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.