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• Contribute effectively to the success of research programs In the Menzies Institute for Medical Research
• Focus on the application of biomedical engineering to improve neonatal care
• Full time or fractional appointments will be considered

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 focused on the application of biomedical engineering to improve neonatal care. The purpose of the position is to support the Biomedical Engineering research group in the development of technologies in relation to two research programs aiming to improve respiratory care for preterm infants - the AUTOPIA program (automation of oxygen for preterm infants), and the Innovative Respiratory Monitoring program. The AUTOPIA program includes preclinical biomedical engineering research, multicentre clinical studies and a large-scale cluster randomised trial. The Innovative Respiratory Monitoring program aims to develop a series of technologies, including novel sensor hardware and software algorithms, to improve respiratory monitoring and the detection of apnoea in preterm infants.

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. Working closely with national and international collaborators and industry partners to deliver the next phase of these innovative research programs, this opportunity will:

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:

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.

• 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.

What’s on Offer?

We value our staff and the important contributions they make to our community. You’ll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including:

• 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
• 17% Superannuation contribution
• Health and fitness membership options
• Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
• Health Insurance and Banking
• Novated Leasing

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 - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biomedical Engineer 2024.pdf

Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 26^th January 2025

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.