About the role

Mater Centre for Neurosciences is currently seeking applications for a passionate and dedicated Biomedical Engineer Research Assistant to join the Epilepsy team on a part time, 16 hours per week, 12-month max term contract.

This position is based at the Mater Centre for Neurosciences, Mater Hospital South Brisbane campus and we are looking for someone to commence in early 2025.

This position is ideal for a post-graduate with a degree in engineering or computer science, with prior experience in working with different types of numerical data including biological signals and images related to medical investigations, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electroencephalography (EEG). Ability to code and program in scientific programming languages e.g. Python, MATLAB is also required.

Salary range: $46.30 - $60.43 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

• The Biomedical Engineer Research Assistant will work under supervision on clinical research projects related to signal processing of epilepsy data, including EEG and stereo-EEG, using machine learning approaches.

About you

To be considered for this role, the successful applicant must have:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computing, Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence or Applied Science; Masters or PhD in a relevant subject area is desirable
• Ability to code and program in scientific programming languages e.g. Python, MATLAB
• Familiarity with software and packages used for signal processing (e.g. MNE Python, Brainstorm) and presentation of data analysis results (e.g., Power BI and Tableau)
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with various internal stakeholders and provide specialised advice on signal processing, communicating results with the clinical team
• Current working rights in Australia

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options where suitable
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For further information, please contact Prof Aileen McGonigal, Director of Epilepsy Unit, Mater Hospital: a.mcgonigal@uq.edu.au and/or Dr Hamid Karimi-Rouzbahani, Biomedical Engineer, Epilepsy Unit, Mater Hospital: Hamid.Karimi-Rouzbahani@mater.org.au

Applications close on Friday 31st January 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.