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Full-time, Fixed Term position for 1 year
Salary Academic Level A + 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About You
The Research Fellow (Level A) will undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy. It is expected that the Research Fellow (Level A) will work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Evidence of research output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the field
Ability to generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.
Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as .
Demonstrated high level of communication skills.
Proven hands-on experience in embedded electronic system design and prototyping, including FPGA/SoC platforms, sensor and actuator interfacing, real-time hardware integration, and use of CAD/CAM and additive manufacturing tools for prototype fabrication and system packaging.
Proven expertise in advanced signal processing for electronic and communication systems, including operation under low-SNR, noisy, interfered, or time-varying conditions.
Demonstrated experience in robotic platform integration, with the ability to interface electronic, sensing, and communication subsystems to autonomous platforms and support experimental validation, preferably using ROS-based or equivalent workflows.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College
The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.
STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.
The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.
Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.
Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.
STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.
We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.
To Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter addressing your suitability for this position and a separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria by clicking on the '' link at the top of this page
For further information about this position, please see the Position Descriptions hyperlinked below or contact Prof. Akram Hourani via [email protected] or Dr. Desmond Wang via [email protected]
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
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