Research Engineer – Therapeutic Ultrasound treatment for Alzheimer'sApply locations St Lucia Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-45156
Queensland Brain Institute
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years, with possibility of extension
Base salary will be in the range $91,658- $98,330 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This OpportunityWe are seeking a Biomedical Research Engineer to provide specialist technical and engineering expertise in the development of a clinical therapeutic ultrasound system for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and other brain diseases.
The Research Engineer will play a supporting role in translational development by proactively driving the project towards a commercial endpoint.
Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the team to develop, implement, monitor and undertake research activities
Developing experimental plans to meet medical device research and development objectives
Developing novel treatment paradigms using therapeutic ultrasound based pre-clinical animal studies to support clinical trials
Making hands-on contributions to overcome research challenges to solve technical problems in the biology and engineering space of therapeutic ultrasound
Performing experiments, test series and data analyses.
Interpreting the research outcomes and supporting knowledge translation
About UQAs part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play.
As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world.
By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
UQ Study for Staff
On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options
About YouEssential Completion of a BSc in Electrical engineering, Biomedical engineering or a relevant discipline with experience in medical device development.
Technical capabilities in data analysis using Matlab and/or Python.
Well-developed problem-solving skills, with an ability to forward plan, prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work with a high level of adaptability, both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills (including written and verbal communication), and proven ability to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy in work product and ability to establish and meet deadlines.
Desirable Experience in techniques related to neuromodulation and brain applications.
Experience with diagnostic and/or therapeutic ultrasound, signal processing and simulation, data analysis and systems development.
Experience with FPGA (field programmable gate arrays) design and verification.
Experience of research and development in industry.
Working knowledge of ISO standards.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr. Jae Song at ******.
For application queries, please contact ****** stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
Resume
Other InformationUQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.
Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community.
We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent.
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Applications close Wednesday 29th January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45156).
Please note applications will be reviewed as received.
Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date.
We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
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