Position Number: 0065512
Location: Richmond
Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Fixed-term for 24 months
Faculty: Engineering and IT
Department: Biomedical Engineering
Salary: Academic Level B or C
Level B: $119,231 – $141,581 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
Level C: $146,050 - $168,403 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
- Pioneer novel therapeutic approach / Collaborate with leading research institutes / Impact lives of people with epilepsy
- Apply now to lead groundbreaking research in personalised epilepsy management and shape the future of neurological care
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Fellow on the EpiC-Planner project, you'll spearhead the development of a revolutionary therapeutic strategy for intractable epilepsy. You'll have the opportunity to create a personalised scheduling system that aims to reduce seizure risk using principles of chronobiology (biological rhythms). Your work will directly impact the lives of people with epilepsy, potentially transforming their management of this challenging condition.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop Innovative Algorithms: Create seizure risk estimation algorithms and sleep schedule recommender systems based on chronotype and biological rhythms.
- Lead Software Development: Oversee the development of mobile, wearable, and web-based applications to implement the EpiC-Planner system within collaborative engineering software teams.
- Conduct Human Research: Design and manage pilot studies, including user needs assessments and ethics submissions.
- Manage Research Team: Supervise junior research staff and PhD students, ensuring project milestones are met.
- Drive Research Outcomes: Prepare and publish research findings in conferences and journals, and present to diverse audiences.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a skilled researcher with a PhD in a relevant field, possessing strong programming abilities and experience in human research, ready to lead a multidisciplinary team in developing innovative solutions for epilepsy management.
You may also:
- Have a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Neurology, or a related field.
- Possess strong programming skills, particularly in Python, with collaborative software development experience.
- Have extensive experience in conducting human research and managing research projects.
- Demonstrate expertise in signal processing, machine learning, and data analysis in biological or health sciences.
- Show a track record of high-quality research publications and conference presentations.
- Excel in project management, time management, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Department of Biomedical Engineering
The Department of Biomedical Engineering is a vibrant and rapidly growing department within Melbourne School of Engineering, working on some of the most challenging problems at the interface of engineering with life and medical sciences. The central aim of the Department is to apply interdisciplinary expertise and thinking to make new discoveries and provide innovative solutions that will improve healthcare and social wellbeing.
Our research covers a breadth of areas in biomaterials and tissue engineering; biomechanics and mechanobiology; bionics, biomedical imaging and neuroengineering; systems and synthetic biology. We have strong national and international linkages with industry, hospitals, research institutes, and universities.
We teach students within the Bioengineering Systems undergraduate majors in the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Biomedicine, and offer two Masters programs: Master of Engineering (Biomedical) and Master of Engineering (Biomedical with Business).
You will become a part of the Graeme Clark Institute for Biomedical Engineering (https://clarkinstitute.unimelb.edu.au/) within an exciting, recently launched research theme for 'Digital Health Solutions'.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description