Research Fellow, Robotics

1 week ago

East Gippsland, Australia Federation University Australia Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Conduct high-quality research in robotics and intelligent systems.

  • Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability – Gippsland Campus
  • Full-time, fixed-term appointment until September 2027
  • Academic Level B - $112,046 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 05/10/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will focus on conducting high-quality research in robotics and intelligent systems, with an emphasis on developing innovative solutions and advancing fundamental knowledge in the field. You will contribute to collaborative research projects, prepare publications in high-impact journals, and support the development of competitive research funding applications.

You will:

  • conduct research in robotics, with a focus on mobile robot navigation and control;
  • design, build, and test robotic systems, integrating hardware and software;
  • develop and prepare findings in high-impact journals and leading robotics conferences;
  • collaborate with academic and industry partners to secure research funding; and
  • supervise and mentor research students.

About you

Reporting to the Associate Professor, Mechatronics and Project Lead, you will work as a key part of the research team using your expertise in mobile robot navigation and control engineering.

You will possess:

  • demonstrated evidence of research expertise and an active research profile;
  • strong track record of publications in high-impact journals or leading robotics/control conferences;
  • demonstrated experience in hardware implementation and experimental validation of robotic systems; and
  • demonstrated proficiency in robotics programming and simulation environments (e.g., ROS, MATLAB/Simulink, C++, Python).

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 5 October 2025.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.

  • Research Fellow and Clinical Support

    24 hours ago

    Hawthorn East, Victoria , Australia The Cairnmillar Institute Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Research Fellow and Clinical SupportClinical Psychologist with a passion for research and education/supportEvaluate therapeutic outcomesProvide on-site support to provisionally registered psychologists and counsellors-in-training 0.8 to 1.0 FTE, Hawthorn East (including ideally, ability to work one evening per week) About the role:As part of a Clinical...

  • Research Fellow: Pharmacometrics

    1 week ago

    University of South Australia, City East Campus University of South Australia Full time

    Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees only - Part-time (0.4FTE), fixed term contract 31 October 2024 to 30 October 2025 - Salary Band: $109,074 - $128,877 pro rata per annum (plus 17% superannuation) **About the Role** The Research Fellow: Pharmacometrics will undertake academic and industry-funded research activities as directed by...

  • Provisional Fellow in Anaesthsia

    1 week ago

    East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia royalvicto Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. As Australia's only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, the Eye and Ear has been providing care for the senses for over 160 years. The Eye and Ear has almost 90 different outpatient clinics for the diagnosis,...

  • Dermatology Fellow

    2 weeks ago

    East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sinclair Dermatology Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    About us:Sinclair Dermatology is Victoria's largest private dermatology practice, incorporating a general skin and hair dermatology clinic with 14 specialist dermatologists and 7 Dermatology Fellows, a dermal laser clinic, a hair salon and Dermatology Investigational Research, Education and Clinical Trials (DIRECT) a dedicated dermatology research and...

  • Clinical Research Coordinator

    1 week ago

    East Melbourne VIC, Australia Epworth Healthcare Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    In this full-time role, you will be a part of the EJ Whitten Prostrate Cancer Centre at Epworth, a philanthropic funded specialist centre dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients with prostate cancer. Reporting to the Research Program Manager, you will work with a close-knit team and be responsible for coordinating and managing clinical...

  • Clinical Research Coordinator

    1 week ago

    East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Epworth Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Company DescriptionEpworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.Our values and purpose define...

  • Clinical Research Coordinator

    1 day ago

    East Melbourne VIC , Australia Epworth Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    Company Description Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. Our values and purpose...

  • Electrical Engineer

    1 day ago

    Burwood East, Victoria, Australia Deakin University Full time $111,000 - $143,000 per year

    Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangementsFull-time and fixed-term until January 2028Level A $83,268 - $111, % SuperannuationWhy work with us?At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to...

  • Mechatronics Engineer

    1 day ago

    Burwood East, Victoria, Australia Deakin University Full time $83,268 - $111,111 per year

    Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangementsFull-time and fixed-term until January 2028Level A $83,268 - $111, % SuperannuationWhy work with us?At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to...

  • Clinical Trials Coordinator

    3 days ago

    East Melbourne VIC, Australia Epworth Healthcare Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    In this 12 month fixed-term (Parental Leave cover), full-time role, based in East Melbourne, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing early and late phase industry sponsored clinical trials. You will be part of the Epworth's Haematology Clinical Trails Unit and report to the Haematology Clinical Trials Manager.You will make an impact...