Job Description

Position Details

• Full Time | Continuing (This position will be research-only for the first five years of appointment, followed by a continuing teaching and research position)
• Academic Level D I AU$169,706 - $ 186,706 plus 17% Superannuation I View Position Description
• Academic Level E I AU$217,876 plus 17% Superannuation I View Position Description
• Location: Tonsley / Kaurna Country Australia
• View Candidate Brochure

About the Role:

Flinders University is seeking an internationally distinguished researcher in Biomedical Engineering with expertise in Advanced Manufacturing to lead a high-impact research program and strengthen the University’s global reputation in cutting-edge biomedical innovation. This is a rare leadership opportunity to shape strategic research direction, build world-class collaborations, and drive translational outcomes in a supportive, research-intensive environment.

The role is appointed initially as a research-only position for five years, transitioning to a continuing Teaching and Research appointment.

The Associate Professor/Professorial Research Fellow will provide leadership and vision by:

• Lead a bold and internationally competitive research program in biomedical engineering and advanced manufacturing
• Secure competitive grant funding and generate external research income
• Build strong national and international collaborations across academia, industry, and government
• Supervise and mentor Higher Degree by Research students and early-career researchers
• Provide strategic leadership in research direction, grant development, and publication excellence
• Contribute to research impact, translation, and the University’s global profile

About You:

You are a visionary and inspiring leader, driven to make a lasting impact through innovative research in biomedical engineering and advanced manufacturing. You thrive in collaborative environments, mentoring colleagues and students, and building strategic partnerships across industry, government, and academia. You communicate with influence, lead with integrity, and embrace opportunities to advance the field at a national and international level.

You will have:

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, or related field
• Strong international research profile with high-impact publications and sustained grant success
• Leadership experience in managing research teams and complex projects
• Proven track record of HDR supervision and research mentoring
• Established national and international collaborations
• Strong understanding of research translation, including IP, commercialisation, and impact
• For Level E: Substantial leadership contributions to research excellence and impact at a national and/or international level.

You will be considered for appointment at Level D or Level E, depending on your experience, research leadership profile, and alignment with the position capabilities.

About the College of Science and Engineering

At the College of Science and Engineering we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real world problems. Our vision is to provide internationally recognised science and engineering education programs that are accessible, student centred, innovative and impactful. As well as being globally recognised for our research to advance science and engineering by creating new technologies that make our world more connected, secure, healthy, and sustainable. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities.

Why Flinders University?

At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity.

Ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So,  why work at Flinders?

• Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
• Ninety per cent of Flinders research has been ranked at ‘world standard or above’ by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services, such as Flinders University’s Researcher Development and Leadership Programs.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• Flinders University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, free from gender‑based violence. Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre‑employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes a Gender‑Based Violence declaration, in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence (2025), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV and a three-page Suitability Statement addressing the key position capabilities of the relevant position description – Level D | Level E
• For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to please contact Professor Mark Taylor

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Friday, 26 June 2026.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

26 June 2026

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.