Research Fellow - Robotics (Human-Robot Interaction)
About The Position
Monash University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Monash Robotics within the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, contributing to the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Optimal Ageing. The successful candidate will undertake research in robotics, human-robot interaction, and human-computer interaction, supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing cognition, mobility, and social connectedness in ageing populations. The role includes conducting independent research and co-supervising PhD candidates across multidisciplinary projects spanning engineering, IT, psychology, and health sciences. The ARC ITTC for Optimal Ageing is a multi-institutional, multidisciplinary initiative led by Monash University, focused on cognitive and digital health, robotics, and sensor-based technologies to promote independent, healthy, and socially connected ageing for older adults, carers and the aged care workforce.
Requirements
- Undertake research in robotics, human-robot interaction, and human-computer interaction
- Support initiatives aimed at enhancing cognition, mobility, and social connectedness in ageing populations
- Conduct independent research
- Co-supervise PhD candidates across multidisciplinary projects spanning engineering, IT, psychology, and health sciences
- Must have current valid work rights for Australia
- Cover letter (maximum one page) outlining suitability for the role
- Resume
- Response to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the relevant Level A or B Position Description
Nice To Haves
- PhD candidates
Responsibilities
- Generating novel research ideas and questions
- Algorithm development
- Leading experimental design and execution
- Manage end-to-end project activities, including study coordination, ethics applications and amendments, data collection, analysis, entry, and management
- Maintaining high standards of research governance
- Preparing and publishing research outputs
- Presenting at national and international conferences
- Supporting the development of grant proposals and funding applications
- Track grant deadlines
- Assist in preparing submissions to funding bodies
- Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of research assistants, students, and other research staff
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments
- Support for parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
