Research Fellow - Robotics and Automation

About the Job
The global market for biotechnology, medical, and assistive devices and services continues to expand with Victoria leading the way in new product development. There is a market for laboratory, clinic and patient focused devices, but getting ideas validated both clinically and technically, prototyped and then to affordable, local manufacture is challenging. Swinburne aims to fill the gaps in Victoria’s pipeline by building a new facility for the co-creation of assistive technologies, delivering programs to support the digitalisation of the MedTech and Pharmaceutical sector and the development of clinicians with product development skills alongside applied research and development projects that will span design, AR/VR, automation, digital manufacturing, and clinical activities.

The Research Fellow in Robotics and Automation for MedTech will join our multidisciplinary team and lead new industry and end-user focused projects spanning biotechnology, assistive technology, and manufacturing. The successful applicant will be able to apply their research knowledge and know-how to solve challenges associated with the implementation of new technologies into people’s lives be it work, social or recreational pursuits. The Research Fellow will have the opportunity to join and develop projects with industry and community groups and led the co-creation of solutions with end users and future customers.

This is an exciting role for someone who wants to explore the interface between research, industry and product development and commercial outcomes.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.

About Research & Development at Swinburne
Help drive real change with our Research and Development function. Swinburne University of Technology has an ambitious goal of growth in research performance and impact, as set out in our 2025 Strategic Plan – to become an internationally renowned institute in digital research, a digital disruptor and an accelerator of innovation.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• A PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics or a related field
• Competitive track record and recognition for quality research outputs evidenced by publications, the development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and/or industry links
• Research experience in the automation of mechanical systems
• Interest in or experience with medical or biotechnologies.

Key Responsibilities
• To conduct research, work closely within a team to combine knowledge, provide advice and support and develop original project-based research
• Actively seek out opportunities for collaborations and opportunities for the translation and/or commercialization of research outcomes.
• Develop project specifications and insights by working with end users from a variety of different fields and interests
• Communicate research outcomes through high quality papers/journal articles, delivery of seminars, and conference attendance.

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits
To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit Careers at Swinburne.

How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on 'apply' or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.

For further information about this position, contact Michelle Dunn (Senior Lecturer) via email at: jdunn@swin.edu.au

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Diversity and Inclusion
Equity and diversity are integral to achieving our 2025 vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as:
• Reconciliation Action Plan
• Charter of Cultural Diversity
• Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan
• Swinburne LGBTIQA+ Pride, Gender Equality, Accessibility and Intergenerational inclusion strategies

For further information on all our initiatives visit our equity and diversity website. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Assistance and Support
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact Timothy Werner at DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 21st July 2021

Note: This position is open to candidates that are currently located within Australia and are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

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