Research Fellow, Medtechvic

We are seeking an innovative Research Fellow to join our multidisciplinary research team within the MedTechVic Hub and play a pivotal role in advancing the Hub’s mission to create and promote innovative, user-centred medical and assistive technologies that support participation and quality of life for end users.

This role involves working with other research fellows, health professionals, and end users of technology to co-design enabling technology solutions to support people to participate in their everyday lives. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will add depth and knowledge of body functions and structures, mental health, disability, funding streams and task analysis to the pool of clinicians and researchers. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate expertise in technology, a passion for improving healthcare outcomes through innovation and a commitment to inclusive and collaborative research practices.

**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- A competitive track record and recognition for quality research outputs evidenced by publications, the development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and/or industry links.
- Research experience in an area related to health, technology, disability, ageing, MedTech or innovative solutions or similar.
- Experience in developing innovative solutions to address real world problems.
- Comfort in working with diverse populations including people with different communication and support needs.
- Ability to analyse quantitative and Qualitative data.

**Qualifications**
- Undergraduate qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology or related fields
- A PhD in relevant fields such as Health, Design, Business or similar.

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

**To Apply**
Please submit your **CV and cover letter** addressing your suitability for this position.

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**Applications Close: Friday, 25 October 2024 at 5pm.**

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

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