University of Papua New Guinea

Provide senior leadership for Biomedical Engineering within the School of Engineering Full-time, 3-year fixed-term Head of Department & Associate Dean role, with an underlying continuing Level E Professorial position Academic Level E salary ($227,847 p.a.) + leadership allowance + 17% superannuation Based at Melbourne City campus, with possible work across other University campuses About the Role The Head of Department and Associate Dean, Biomedical Engineering will provide strategic and scholarly leadership across the Department's research, learning and teaching, people leadership, and operational priorities. As a member of the School Executive, the Head will work closely with the Dean and senior leaders to deliver the School's strategic plans at Department level, strengthen the staff experience, and build a high-performing academic community. With greater autonomy and local decision-making moving to Departments, this role will play a key part in identifying investment priorities, driving innovation in teaching and research, managing risk, and delivering against agreed KPIs. Established in April 2024, the Biomedical Engineering Department is a growing and strategically important area for RMIT. The School is seeking a leader who can develop and deliver a bold vision for the discipline, deepen collaboration with the School of Health and Biosciences, and expand partnerships in advanced manufacturing and materials science. Supported by investment from the School and STEM College, this is an opportunity to shape the next stage of Biomedical Engineering at RMIT. To be successful in this position, you'll have: Strong academic leadership and management skills with demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver on strategic objectives. Established research record in biomedical engineering at the national level and an internationally recognised research track record through the attraction of external funding with demonstrated capacity to lead and promote excellence in research. Proven record of teaching experience, with an understanding of contemporary learning and teaching priorities and a demonstrated ability to lead improvement of academic standards, including implementing best practice teaching strategies and dissemination of innovative practices Strong knowledge and understanding of industry priorities. Evidence of demonstrated strategic leadership in a large organisational unit or University-wide initiative and effective membership of a management team that developed and achieved shared goals and objectives. Demonstrated experience in financial, governance and quality management systems within a University. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment. Please view the position descriptions for further selection criteria. Qualifications: Mandatory: PhD in relevant field combined with knowledge and achievements that meet the professorial criteria Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. The School of Engineering The School of Engineering is one of the largest Engineering Schools in Australia. It has over 350 staff and 7000 students, including 800 HDR students. The School is committed to driving innovation and collaboration through our industry partnerships. Our industry partners range from small companies to multinational organisations and we work together on translating our research into impact for our partners and the wider community. The School comprises the following Departments: Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Engineering Chemical and Environmental Engineering Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronics Engineering The School is developing new industry led degrees, where our students learn whilst working for companies, as well as innovation hubs where we will co-locate industry partners, our research teams and our undergraduate students. Over the next three to five years the School of Engineering will support these new strategic plans through investments in new facilities. This will include reimaging our teaching laboratories, where we will use new digital technologies to enhance the student experience, as well as research labs where partnerships with industry will enable us to maintain leading research facilities. RMIT is a global university and the School of Engineering has students and research partners across South East Asia and Europe. This includes two campuses in Vietnam, as well as partnerships in Hong Kong, Singapore and we recently entered into a partnership with the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in India. The School also has a research centre in Barcelona, which provides access to European funding and industry partners. The School will continue to grow our international activities with the aim of becoming a globally connected School that translates technologies and training across continents. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering To Apply Please submit your application by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. Your application should include: A current CV (including a full list of research outputs and publications) A cover letter A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for the Head of Department and Associate Dean position For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below. For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address. Position Description - Head of Department and Associate Dean, Biomedical Engineering Position Description - Underlying Professor (Level E) Applications close on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 11.59pm. RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT's safety obligations. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

About UM6P: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing. More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model. In its research approach, UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges. The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems. About CBS: The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering Department (CBS) is an entity of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). The main objective of CBS is to set up a distinctive research-teaching program of international level, in order to meet the research and teaching challenges of UM6P, in particular on green and environmental chemistry applied to all aspects of chemical sciences: organic and inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical biology, biochemical and thermal reactions. Research at CBS is organized around several major areas, which aim to answer challenging industrial questions, from complex chemical and biochemical reactions to scale-up and validation of process engineering. CBS projects aim at an in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms of all transformations in order to propose new original alternatives in terms of efficiency, environmental friendliness and sustainability. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher in Fertilizer Science to join our research team at CBS, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco The candidate will play a key role in advancing applied research related to the development, characterization, and evaluation of innovative fertilizer formulations. The overall objective is to develop efficient fertilizer products designed to improve nutrient availability, nutrient-use efficiency, soil fertility, and crop performance under relevant agricultural conditions. As a successful candidate, you will be actively involved in multidisciplinary research activities including fertilizer formulation, physicochemical characterization, laboratory testing, greenhouse experiments, and agronomic validation. Key Responsibilities Develop and formulate new simple and complex fertilizer products Contribute to the optimization of fertilizer formulations to improve nutrient stability, homogeneity, physical quality, and agronomic efficiency. Characterize produced fertilizer formulations using physicochemical and analytical tools to assess their structure, composition, stability, and performance. Evaluate the physical quality of fertilizer products Analyze the chemical composition of raw materials, intermediate products, and final fertilizer formulations. Conduct laboratory and greenhouse experiments to assess fertilizer performance under controlled and relevant conditions. Evaluate plant growth responses, biomass production, root development, nutrient uptake, and mineral nutrition following fertilizer application. Contribute to soil and plant analyses to assess nutrient availability and fertilizer efficiency. Design experimental protocols, supervise trials, collect data, and perform statistical analysis of experimental results. Communicate research progress, technical challenges, and key results to the project team through reports, presentations, and regular meetings. Prepare scientific reports, technical deliverables, peer-reviewed publications, conference communications, and patent-related documents. Contribute to collaborative research activities with internal and external partners and support the coordination of project tasks. Qualifications  Ph.D. in Agronomy, Plant sciences, Soil Science, or a related field. Strong background in fertilizer formulation, plant nutrition, soil fertility, or agronomic evaluation of fertilizing products. Experience in designing, developing, and characterizing simple or complex fertilizer formulations. Good knowledge of techniques used to evaluate the physicochemical properties and physical quality of fertilizers. Ability to analyze the chemical composition of raw materials and finished products. Experience in planning, conducting, and analyzing laboratory, greenhouse, or field experiments. Good understanding of soil-plant-fertilizer interactions and nutrient-use efficiency. Experience with organo-mineral fertilizers, biostimulants, micronutrient formulations, or sustainable crop nutrition strategies would be considered an asset. Skills in plant growth assessment, biomass measurement, nutrient uptake evaluation, and interpretation of agronomic data. Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, scientific rigor, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Good publication track record in peer-reviewed journals. Application and Selection Detailed Curriculum Vitae; Cover letter along with a synthetic presentation of the background, research works, projects and activities, publications, and key achievements;

Build strong funding pipelines by proactively identifying emerging opportunities Full Time / 3 Year Fixed Term Appointment / Remuneration from $172,864 / Bundoora Campus Provide high level oversight of research projects and nurture strong industry, clinical and health sector partnerships About the position The Victorian Government has partnered with La Trobe University to establish the Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Medical Innovation (ACAMI). Founded in 2024, ACAMI is a collaborative centre spanning research, clinical trials, and workforce development at the intersection of AI and healthcare. It supports medical research institutes and industry partners, strengthening Victoria’s globally recognised life sciences ecosystem and ensuring it keeps pace with emerging AI advancements. Reporting to the Director and Chief Scientist of ACAMI, the Associate Professor (Research) will collaborate closely with the Director and Chief Scientist, Director of Development, the ACAMI team, and both internal and external stakeholders to advance ACAMI’s mission. This includes positioning the centre as a commercially sustainable entity that leverages AI, data and innovation to drive transformation and growth across AI-enabled medical and biomedical ecosystems in Victoria. The appointee will be expected to establish, attract and lead new research programs and teams within ACAMI, building capability by bringing together high performing researchers, postdoctoral fellows, academic collaborators, clinical partners and industry stakeholders around key AI-driven medical innovation themes. The role will provide senior research leadership likely in computational biology or AI in biomedicine while strengthening ACAMI’s research profile, expanding its external funding base, and enhancing its translational impact. Duties at this level: Attract, establish and integrate new research groups or research clusters into ACAMI, including identifying complementary research capabilities, engaging internal and external collaborators, developing major research plans and building sustainable programs supported by external funding and strategic partnerships. Secure significant external research funding from both industry and government sources by initiating large-scale competitive research funding proposals and building collaborative partnerships. Lead major research projects and emerging research groups within the Centre, guiding teams under ACAMI’s Director & Chief Scientist to deliver impactful AI solutions for real-world medical, biological and clinical challenges. Collaborate with ACAMI’s Director, Development and relevant University research, commercialisation and partnership teams to identify, protect and progress intellectual property, software, product and implementation opportunities arising from ACAMI research, including industry co-development, licensing, commercialisation or clinical adoption pathways. Skills and knowledge: Completion of a PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline area, such as AI/ML for mRNA, Computational Biology, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Computational Medicine, or a related field. A substantial and internationally recognised record of excellence in AI-enabled biomedical, biological, clinical, health or medical innovation, demonstrated by applying AI/ML, computational, data-intensive or related approaches to significant medical and health challenges. A significant record of securing substantial external funding and partner investment to support AI-enabled biomedical, clinical, health or medical innovation, including through competitive grants, industry partnerships, government contracts, philanthropic funding and consultancies, with evidence of using such funding to build research capacity, support research teams and grow sustainable research programs. Please refer to the position description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position. Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: https://f.io/KDo0ceng Benefits 17% superannuation Private Health Insurance discount Plus, many more, click HERE How to apply Closing date: Sunday 9th August, 2026 at 11:55pm Position Enquiries: Distinguished Professor Wei Xiang, ACAMI Director and Chief Scientist, School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, Email: W.Xiang@latrobe.edu.au Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Partner, Strategy and Senior Appointments Email: v.stavrou@latrobe.edu.au Position Description below: PD-Associate Professor (Research) ACAMI.pdf For further information please click on the La Trobe University and ACAMI Research Scientist Flyer.pdf Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: Cover letter; An up-to-date resume and Address the Key Selection Criteria We’d love to stay connected! If you would like to find out more about this School, please follow us on LinkedIn: School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences: https://www.linkedin.com/company/82850345 Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  Our commitment to diversity and inclusion  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. Our commitment to safety 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. National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education  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.