Research AssistantResearch Fellow, Digital Systems

Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology

Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Full-timeFixed Term position for 12 months
Salary Academic LevelA-Bdependenton experience 17% Superannuation
Based at theMelbourne CBDcampusbut may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You

The Research Assistant will undertake research activities in line with the Universitys research strategy.

It is expected that the Research Assistant will workwith an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop.

To be successful in this position youwillhave:

Evidence of research output including publications conferencecontributionsand/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 toconfidently 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
Demonstratedhighlevel of communication skills
Demonstratedhands-on experience in interface electronics for sensor readout systems including ASIC and SoC design and verification.
Strong experience in hardwarefirmware co-design for data acquisition and processing pipelines including FPGA-based prototyping embedded firmware development (C/C) and real-time data capture and processing.
Experience working in industry will be well regarded

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About theCollege
The STEM College holds a leading position andexpertisein the science technology engineeringmathematicsand 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 andgame-changers supported by talented professional staff.We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the BachelorMasterand 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 anddesign;computingtechnologies;health innovation and translationalmedicine;nano materials anddevices;and sustainable systems.Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.

Industry is at the heart of what we do. Itensuresour research has real world impact and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President Digital Innovation we haveestablishednew hubs of industry-connected digital innovation andendeavourand are engaging with global STEMorganisationsat scale.

Our diversity and shared values empower our work and we are proud of the Colleges inclusive caring culture. We offer a safe dynamic work environment and support every member of our community to achieve their potential.The College appointed Victorias first ever Dean of STEM Diversity & Inclusion in 2020 and this role drives gender equitydiversityand inclusion strategies across the College.

STEM College employs 1000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately20000 students.

We are here to positivelyimpactthe world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.

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Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contactProf.Sumeet Waliavia email

Position Description Research Assistant Research Fellow

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Applications Close:

15 Mar 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga 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 Universitys 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 genderbased 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 preemployment background checks including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMITs safety obligations.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Overview:Full-timeFixed Term position for 12 monthsSalary Academic LevelA-Bdependenton experience 17% SuperannuationBased at theMelbourne CBDcampusbut may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the UniversityAbout YouThe Research Assistant will undertake research activities in line...