Research Associate/Senior Research Associate
Job Description
Job Title: Research Associate/Senior Research AssociateJob Location: Delhi, India
Job Location Type: On-site
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
This Job is based in Australia
The Opportunity
The Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering has an opportunity for a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate to work in the Motion Connect project, a research initiative to collect, harmonise and analyse paediatric data from all clinical gait laboratories in Australia.You will be conducting independent and team research within the field of predictive musculoskeletal simulations.
This position will provide you with the opportunity to develop your scholarly research and professional activities both nationally and internationally. You will contribute to writing scientific papers and reports for international journals, participate in conferences and workshops, supervise HDR students, and actively engage with industry partners.
This role reports to Dr Luca Modenese and has no direct reports.- Salary:
- Level A, Research Associate - AUD$110,059 to $117,718 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Level B, Step 1, Senior Research Associate - AUD$123,620 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Fixed-term contract 24 months
- Location: Kensington Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn't only what we do, it's how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do.If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.
The Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, UNSW, is the largest and oldest Biomedical School in the Southern Hemisphere. We offer high-quality education programs and conduct, as well as translate cutting-edge research into clinical practice.From bionic devices to stem cells and cancer nanomedicine, it's an exciting time for research at the UNSW Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering.
Our vision is to provide the best research and teaching environment that is relevant to the development of applications in the human healthcare sector. We aim to improve the quality of life for Australians with life-threatening or debilitating diseases.For further information about the School, please visit https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/biomedical-engineering
Skills And Experience
Level A- A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
- Strong background in biomechanics and in the application of biomechanical principles to the study of musculoskeletal pathologies and neuromuscular conditions (ideally cerebral palsy).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (required: Python and MATLAB) and programming (desirable: C++).
- Extensive experience with at least one musculoskeletal simulation software package (desirable: OpenSim).
- Experience with the generation of predictive simulations using musculoskeletal models (familiarity with one or more of these packages is desirable: OpenSim MOCO, Predsim, SCONE, Bioptim).
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
- Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
- Experience in creating and personalising musculoskeletal models based on medical images or clinical measurements and observations.
- Experience in the use of reinforcement learning and deep reinforcement learning for simulating human motion.
- A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.
To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contacts
Eugene Aves Talent Acquisition Consultant
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Dr Luca Modenese Senior Lecturer, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering
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Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday 14th January 2025
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities.UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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