Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

About us

The Bionics Institute is an internationally recognised, non-profit medical research institute that solves medical challenges with technology.

Proudly affiliated with Swinburne University of Technology, we lead the world in the research and development of innovative medical devices and therapies to improve human health.

Our multidisciplinary team comprises world-class scientists, engineers and researchers, and our laboratories are located at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, close to our clinical collaborators.

Together we transform the lives of people with a range of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, hearing impairment, Crohnʼs disease, chronic pain, Parkinsonʼs disease and arthritis.

About the role

The Digital Twins Research Program is a newly established initiative within the Bionics Institute. The program focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to transform the care and management of medical devices and health conditionsby developing personalised digital platforms that support monitoring, prediction, and treatment decision-making.

Reporting to the Research Lead of the Digital Twins Research Program, the Post Doctoral Research Fellow will contribute to cutting-edge research focused on AI-enabled personalised hearing device care. This role will develop and apply advanced modelling approaches and multimodal data analysis techniques to create a digital platform that supports individualised optimisation and management of hearing devices. The position plays a key part in advancing the Digital Twins Platform to support personalised patient care and improved clinical outcomes.

The position involves close collaboration with project leads and multidisciplinary teams across the Bionics Institute, including the Engineering, Clinical Research Support, and Development teams, as well as engagement with external collaborators and industry partners.

About you

You will bring demonstrated expertise in computational modelling or multi-modal data analysis, together with a strong knowledge of biomedical engineering and an emerging track record in research excellence.

A strong communicator with a passion for translational biomedical engineering research and innovation, you thrive at the interface of engineering and medicine. Motivated to develop technologies that improve patient outcomes, you work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating initiative, critical thinking, and a collaborative approach. Your ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical clinical applications enables you to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of biomedical engineering solutions for health care.

You have a strength in communicating complex computational concepts to multidisciplinary audiences which allows you to work closely with diverse teams, present in conferences, to stakeholders and write manuscripts and project proposals. You will build strong relationships across the Bionics Institute and with external collaborators, drawing on your well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills to collaborate effectively across multiple projects and stakeholder groups.

View the full Position Description for further details, including Key Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Benefits of working with us

At Bionics Institute, you’ll be part of a team making a tangible difference in global health. We offer the following benefits.

• Competitive salary with salary packaging of up to $18,550 per annum to increase your take home pay.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Corporate Bonus Scheme with the potential to receive up to 10% of your annual salary.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship to ensure career progression.
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values diversity.

Ready to apply?

If you believe you have the attributes to be an integral part of the team, please submit your application via SEEK, including a CV and a brief cover letter (max 2 pages) that addresses the selection criteria. Direct applications and/or applications that do not include a cover letter addressing the criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 28 June 2026 at 11.59 pm however interviews may begin before the closing date.

If you have further questions about this opportunity, please contact a member of our HR Team on HR@bionicsinstitute.org.