The Opportunity

The Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering (GSBmE) at UNSW’s Faculty of Engineering is seeking an Associate Professor/Professor to fill the Paul M Trainor Chair in Health Technology Innovation. In this role, you will lead the Health Technology Innovation education suite, playing a key role in GSBmE. Your responsibilities will include developing innovative teaching methods and materials, contributing to curriculum development, and maintaining high teaching standards.

As the Chair you will collaborate with the Randwick Health Innovation Precinct and the Tyree Foundation Institute of Health Engineering across faculties to help UNSW achieve its goal of leading advancements in healthcare systems, services, and technology. This position aims to establish UNSW as a center of excellence in medical technology innovation.

This position is supported by a generous gift of the Trainor Family in memory of the outstanding leadership in medical technology innovation of Paul M Trainor AO. Known as the father of the Australian medical device industry, Paul was the founder and CEO of the Nucleus group of companies which included Telectronics and Cochlear and was a mentor and influencer of a stellar range of people who became the backbone of the industry.

This role reports to the Head of School of GSBmE (currently Scientia Prof Nigel Lovell) and has no direct reports.

• Salary – AUD $179,630 to $229,743 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Continuing (Permanent)
• 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

Associate Professor (Level D)

• A PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and manage strong relationships and collaboration with national and international medical device industry, with healthcare organisations and a strong record of successful interaction with professional organisations.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training. A demonstrated record of excellent achievement in teaching, courseware development and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• A demonstrated record of attracting research funding and authoring high quality publications in biomedical engineering.

Professor (Level E), in addition to the above

• A distinguished record of excellent achievement in teaching, courseware development and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• A distinguished record of scholarship and excellent academic leadership in biomedical engineering, particularly around medical technology translation.
• A distinguished record of attracting research funding and authoring high quality publications in biomedical engineering.

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.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 23 October 2024

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