Volumetric Capture Innovation and Development Officer

About the Job
The global market for medical and assistive devices continues to expand with Victoria leading the way in product development & many first in man trials. Although there is a market for clinical and patient focused devices, getting ideas validated (clinically and technically), prototyped, made affordable, and manufactured locally is challenging. Swinburne University of Technology is looking to fill the gaps in Victoria’s pipeline by building a new facility for the co-creation of assistive technologies, the delivery of programs to support the digitisation of the MedTech and Pharmaceutical sectors and the development of clinicians with product development skills. There will also be applied research and development projects that will span design, AR/VR, digital manufacturing and clinical activities.

MedTechVic will establish a ground-breaking Assistive Technology Living Lab that will incorporate a bespoke Volumetric Capture Studio for visualizing and designing assistive technology. The Volumetric Capture Studio Innovation and Development Officer will work within this new facility, which will be based at the Centre for Transformative Media Technologies’ Prahran studio.

You will initiate, develop and support new research opportunities in the use of Volumetric Capture in assistive technology design and clinical practice, working closely with the wider MedTechVic team to drive innovative interdisciplinary research that advances the aims of Med TechVic. You will also promote the profile of the studio externally and create excellent relationships and new project opportunities across the University and with external partners, clients and stakeholders.

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 degree in a relevant field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in developing new projects and research funding opportunities in XR, motion capture or related new media technology areas
• Ability to think outside the square to developing new business opportunities for creative technology research
• Experience in financial and project management including managing agreements and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities
• Generate new, innovative research partnerships and funding opportunities in Volumetric Capture that advance the aims of MedTechVic.
• Liaise with key industry partners to ensure excellent working relationships and the timely delivery of high-quality deliverables
• Support the activities of the Volumetric Capture Studio team, ensuring they have the appropriate capabilities, motivation, connections and resources to deliver exceptional results.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed technical project reports and presentations for the clients to facilitate project reporting and handover on completion.
• Monitor project agreements, milestones and financial reporting for projects involving volumetric capture.
• Act as a point of contact for Swinburne University administration and management for the Volumetric Studio.

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

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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 Kim Vincs (Professor, Interactive Media) via email at: kvincs@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 Tuesday 3rd August 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.