Research Engineer

2 weeks ago

Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Research Engineer – Data Analysis to join our Data Analysis Team. In this role, you will contribute to the research and development of structural health condition monitoring solutions for the railway industry.

Working under the guidance of the Data Analysis Team Leader, you will:

  • Undertake complex and bespoke design solutions to address practical engineering challenges in structural health monitoring systems.
  • Apply industry design standards and practices across both hardware and software development.
  • Work with a wide variety of sensors, including accelerometers, acoustic sensors, and imaging systems.
  • Support Monash IRT's state-of-the-art condition monitoring systems, ensuring continuous operation and accurate reporting to industry partners.
  • Contribute to the development of new reporting tools and collaborate with partner groups and IRT engineers.
  • Engage directly with industry partners, requiring a high degree of professionalism, maturity, and strong organisational skills.

We're seeking candidates who are passionate about engineering innovation and data-driven problem solving. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in engineering principles, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Cameron Thompson, Senior Engineer, Inst of Railway Technology,

Position Description: Research Engineer - Data Analysis

Applications Close: Sunday 28 September 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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