About the Scholarship
Swinburne University of Technology has launched MedTechVic, a new initiative focusing on the co-creation, development and delivery of enabling technologies for people who live with disability. As part of this initiative a scholarship is available within the School of Health for a student to undertake a PhD
We are seeking a motivated, curious and flexible PhD candidate. You will have a keen interest in the lived experience of people living with disability along with an interest in improving technology design and usability for end-users. Working with key stakeholders you will take part in an Australia-first partnership between industry, end users, community and multidisplinary researchers to chart a new route for the creation of platforms and services that meet the needs of people living with disability and enable them to live their lives and achieve their goals.
About You
To be successful in the role you will have:
- an interest in enabling technologies
- an aptitude for solution-focused, user-informed research.
- enjoy working both independently and as part of a broader multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications
An Honours or Masters degree in a related area or a combination of relevant study and work experience.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV, a statement addressing the selection criteria and cover letter including a paragraph outlining your research area of interest and addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.
For further information about this role and to review the position description; please click 'apply' or click onto it at the bottom of the advert.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on
staffrecruitment@swin.edu.auApplications Close: Tuesday 30 August 2022, 5pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Diversity and Inclusion
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our
equity and diversity websiteWe welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at
inclusion@swin.edu.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at
DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP
Reconciliation Action Plan (#LI-SW)
