About the Job
This research involves investigating and developing a next generation high-energy absorbing helmet pad that will protect the Australian Defence Force soldiers against both ballistic, blunt and blast threats. New fundamental knowledge in the area of high-energy absorbing metamaterials will be obtained by using numerical modelling and experimental studies. A new wearable energy absorbing pad, incorporating synergistic effects of non-newtonian fluid and lattice structures, will be developed and can potentially be used in the next generation protective equipment.
In this project, the higher degree research (HDR) candidate will work closely with the Swinburne supervisors. There will be numerous opportunities for the HDR candidate to get engaged with the defence industries. There are also opportunities to gain experience as research assistant and a sessional tutor during the postgraduate journey.
The scholarship funding is for 3 years but a 6 month extension may be possible upon application.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a young university with a long history. As a dual-sector university of technology, born of a technical college, we are proud of Swinburne’s technology DNA, and of our national and global standing. Our contribution to Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the STEM disciplines, and our track record of meaningful industry and community engagement, are natural manifestations of the legacy initiated by the vision of our founders George and Ethel Swinburne in 1902. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
About you
To be suitable for the role you will have:
- Bachelor (Honours) or Master degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Biomechanical or Biomedical Engineering, or similar discipline
- Able to conduct challenging research independently
- Preferably, experience in scripting or/and finite element (FE) simulation or/and experimental testings
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
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 Dr. Kwong Ming Tse via email at
ktse@swin.edu.au, with an email title “EOI-Swin- DP-KMT-1”
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on
staffrecruitment@swin.edu.auDiversity 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
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.auSwinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.
Applications close at 5pm on Thursday, 30 June 2022.
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