(Level B) $111,031 - $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Fixed term position for 36 Months.
An opportunity for a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Funded Senior Imaging Engineer will participate in cross-disciplinary activities within The School of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering (EME) and will be involved with experimental designing and operation of advanced laboratory and technical equipment to enhance research outcomes. The MRFF is a grant supporting Australian health and medical research from the Australian Government in which the University has been successful in securing a share of this. This could also involve collaborating with leading institutions including the University of Sydney, University of Stuttgart, Royal Adelaide Hospital, SAHMRI, and Health Translation SA.
The Biomedical Engineering team is world-renowned for its expertise in areas such as bio-sensing and cardiovascular analysis. Our Biomedical Engineering discipline is a highly cross-disciplinary branch of engineering and touches on areas such as data science, machine learning, advanced computational design, and wearable technologies.
To be successful you will need:
- Completion of a PhD in electrical, software, optical, biomedical engineering or physics or have equivalent qualifications or research experience
- Strong ability in at least three of: photonics, optics, electronics, biomedical engineering, opto-mechanical systems, software engineering, and image processing.
- Experimental design and operation of advanced laboratory and technical equipment to enhance research outcomes.
- Experience in working as a team player, preferably within a cross-disciplinary team.
- An understanding of the expectations of performing research in a commercial setting and knowledge of the processes involved in conducting clinical trials.
- Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and ability to contribute to the diversity of the School of EME community
Desired Characteristics:
- Track records of scholarly publications in prestigious journals, as measured by Q1 journals, impact factors and citations
This position requires a valid National Police Check.
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.
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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
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Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 3rd of August 2025
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Prof Robert McLaughlin
School of Biomedicine
robert.mclaughlin@adelaide.edu.au
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The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified
The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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