Research Assistant Clinical, Biomechanics Data Manager

Overview:

- Part-time 0.4 FTE, fixed term position for 3 years
- Salary Academic Level A1-A3 + 17% Superannuation Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
- About You
- The Research Assistant will undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy. It is expected that the Research Fellow will work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop.

We are seeking a passionate Clinical biomechanist and data manager Research Fellow to work as part of the Motion Connect Team on a nationally funded MRFF research data infrastructure project. The project aims to inform orthopaedic surgery in children with cerebral palsy and gait pathology in Australia and New Zealand.

Our vision is to collaboratively develop a national databank across the seven tertiary hospitals with a clinical gait analysis service throughout Australia & New Zealand. The purpose of this position is to assist and advise on the development of the databank infrastructure and to support the workflow at the participating gait analysis clinics and researchers. This will include review, processing and uploading of clinical and gait data to our national databank. This involves working with a range of data types: physical exam measures, surgical and diagnostic information, gait analysis data from motion capture systems and processing gait data using an OpenSim workflow.

The Research Fellow will work with and under the direction of the site principal investigator as well as our collaborators from other sites.
- This is a part-time position for 3 years at 0.4 FTE (14.4 hours).

To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Evidence of experience in motion capture, biomechanics and 3d clinical gait analysis, including the capture, processing, data analysis, and clinical interpretation.- Relevant postgraduate qualification in Biomechanics related discipline.- At least 3 years of work experience as a clinical biomechanist in a clinical gait analysis service.- Experience in database programming for 3D gait analysis data, including the use of python, Microsoft access, and MySQL.- Working with clinicians such as orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists and child neurologists.- Lecturing at Biomechanics undergraduate course.- Evidence of research output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the field.- Ability to generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.- Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required- Demonstrated high level communication skills.

About the College
- The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.

Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.

STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

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