Job no: 0062733 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for up to 24 months Faculty: Engineering and Information Technology Department/School: School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Salary: Academic A – $83,468 – $113,262p.a. plus 17% super This candidate will be responsible for the design, development and testing of electrodes, transducers and devices and provide technical support and training. The position uniquely suits a person with expertise in micro/nanofabrication, micro/nano characterisation particularly with MEMS devices. The position suits a community-minded person with a strong commitment to the playing their part in achieving the team goals. Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative problem solver who is capable of applying engineering principles to solve difficult problems in the design and development process. The position suits a tenacious person with a demonstrated ability to find new ways to solve problems. In this role, you will have significant autonomy in suggesting solutions and trying new approaches while relying strongly on your engineering and physics knowledge. You will have the opportunity to be part of a thriving team and contribute to the development of next-generation medical devices. Your responsibilities will include: Design, fabricate and test electrodes and transducers Support and train the research team and students in performing the work. Actively participate in team activities and engage collaboratively with the team. Contribute to the preparation of research reports to internal and external funding bodies. Who We Are Looking For We are looking for an excellent team player: someone who focuses on the success of the team and is quick to point out others' victories. Someone who is driven to seek more responsibility, looks for opportunities to help others, and demonstrates a strong understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses, putting them into the context of their impact on others. You will also have: Bachelor, Master or PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training Demonstrated, applied experience and expertise in micro/nanofabrication, micro/nano characterisation particularly with MEMS devices Demonstrated competence in computer-aided design Experience designing photomask layouts for microfabrication For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD. This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position . This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Your New Team – School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering At the Neurobionics Laboratory, we focus on the research and development of next-generation medical systems that interact with the body. Our lab mainly focuses on neuroprosthetics, brain-computer interfaces, and medical devices to diagnose, monitor, or substitute lost function. What We Offer You In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page About the University of Melbourne We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn . Be Yourself The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request". Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit - https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring Join Us If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Shabon via email at hr-careersunimelb.edu.au , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.