Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering
Contribute effectively to the success of research programs run under the Biomedical Engineering group
Based at the Medical Science Precinct (MSP) but will also involve work with the School of Engineering at the Sandy Bay campus
Full time or part time (minimum 0.5 FTE), fixed term appointment until Dec 2029 based in Hobart
About the opportunity
The Biomedical Engineering research group is a collaboration between the Menzies Institute for Medical Research and the School of Engineering at the University of Tasmania focussed on the application of biomedical engineering to improve neonatal care. The purpose of the position is to support
The candidate is expected to have a strong background in applied biomedical engineering and will be involved in the development, evaluation and commissioning of hardware and software technologies, and the deployment of this technology to clinical sites across Australia and internationally. The candidate will work closely with national and international collaborators and industry partners to deliver the next phase of these innovative research programs.
The position will be responsible for delivering research projects contributing to the two programs of work, including the design of sensors, devices and algorithms and the development and implementation of methods to evaluate performance of these technologies. The position will be primarily located at the Medical Science Precinct (MSP) but will also involve work with the School of Engineering located on the Sandy Bay campus. Travel to participating sites and/or collaborating institutions may be required.
What you’ll do:
Contribute effectively to the success of research programs run under the Biomedical Engineering group, including liaising with industry partners and national and international research collaborators, coordinating engineering technical activities, and communicating outcomes of the research activities to relevant industry and community stakeholders.
Undertake research tasks associated with the program, including:
investigating new sensing technologies, sensor and acquisition hardware, signal processing, and event detection algorithms for neonatal respiratory monitoring
developing prototype devices to deliver oxygen in low-resource settings and instrumentation to allow continuous data collection in remote settings for clinical evaluation
developing control algorithms through simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing to optimise the delivery of oxygen to newborns in both high-resource and low-resource settings
working with researchers and clinicians to evaluate technologies in clinical settings
Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
Undertake high-quality research of national and increasingly of international standing, secure external competitive and other funding, publish research findings and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students, in order to meet and regularly exceed the University’s research performance expectations for the level appointment.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community
What we’re looking for:
A PhD in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent in a relevant field.
A strong record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions to the field of Biomedical Engineering, demonstrated by quality publications, presentations at conferences and preferably success in securing external competitive and other funding.
A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and wider community.
Demonstrated ability and practical experience in one or more of the following research areas: biomedical engineering, mechatronics, electronics, control systems.
Demonstrated ability in managing and delivering a biomedical engineering research program.
Experience working in a clinical research setting, liaising with clinical staff.
Experience conducting engineering research in a clinical setting including development of relevant technical and safety documentation for governance and ethics approvals.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $150,759 comprising base salary within the range of $110,992 to $128,854 pro rata plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
Resume
Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
For further information about this position, please contact Peter Dargaville, Professorial Research Fellow in Neonatology, peter.dargaville@utas.edu.au or 0400 546 738.
Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
Position Description - 500563 -Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering.pdf
Applications close Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 11.55pm
To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Advertised: 02 Dec 2024 Applications close: 11 Dec 2024
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