Research Associate

1 week ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland University of Technology Full time

$77,114 to $104,637
- Fixed-term, full-time
- Gardens Point
- **Reference number: 24463**:

- **Term**: Fixed-term, full-time basis for (2) two years
- **Remuneration**: $91,258 to $123,829 pa (LEVA) (inclusive of $77,114 to $104,637 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- **Location**: Gardens Point

**Who are we looking for?**

We are seeking a Research Associate to join School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Academic Division.

We are searching for a motivated Research Associate to contribute to cutting edge cardiovascular engineering research. Our cardiovascular engineering program spreads across multiple research groups and includes developing engineering solutions to clinically relevant problems, large programs developing commercial solutions for heart failure, and the Centre for Biomedical Technologies which aims to improve human health in our lifetime. The main focus of the cardiovascular engineering research activities is to develop life-saving solutions for patients with heart failure. This includes technologies relating to artificial hearts, ventricular assist devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (heart-lung machines), heart valves, and more. Novel devices are designed in conjunction with clinicians, and then evaluated in life-like simulation and experimental conditions.

**About us**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering delivers education and research into the design, manufacture and operation of Biomedical, Chemical and Mechanical systems and processes. The School works across all scales, from nanoscale to personal devices to industrial complexes - building pilot plants to put our research into action. The School builds on the engineering principles of Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Materials Engineering to create new and emerging technologies including Biofabrication, Advanced Manufacturing and Chemical Processing. We work with partners to build new, and improve existing, systems and technologies across mechanical, medical, mining, food and beverages, oil and gas, energy, waste, sugar, and chemical engineering industries. The School’s research is well aligned with the University’s real-world positioning, through partnerships across internal and external boundaries. Our School leads the following internal and external research centres - Centre for Biomedical Technologies - ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Joint Biomechanics - Max Planck Queensland Centre for the Materials Science of Extracellular Matrices - Centre for Transformative Biomimetics in Bioengineering - Australia-China Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Our School also has ties with major QUT research centres, including the Centre for Materials Science, Centre for Agriculture and Bioeconomy, and the Centre for Data Science..

**What you need to succeed**
- Completion of a Bachelors qualification in Medical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering or closely related fields, with experience in Medical Engineering
- Demonstrated experience in medical engineering research projects
- Proven ability to use initiative and contribute new ideas to the research of cardiovascular engineering, along with a demonstrated adherence to ethical standards in research confidentiality
- Demonstrated experience in administrative duties, with a preference for research administration
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and the wider research community.

**Life at QUT**

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.
- Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Leave loading of 17.5%.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university com



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