Position Description Research Engineer

Position Details
Position Title: Research Engineer - Additive Biomanufacturing

Position Number: New

College: Science, Engineering and Health

School/Group: School of Engineering

Campus Location: Based at the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct, City campus.

Classification: Academic Level A

Salary Schedule: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ewhtlt73t01

Employment Type: Fixed Term, Research

Time Fraction: 1.0

RMIT University

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise in which teaching, research and engagement are
central to achieving positive impact and creating life-changing experiences for our students.

One of Australias original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University now has 83,000 students
including 12,000 at postgraduate level.

The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied
and innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the community.

With three campuses in Melbourne (City, Brunswick and Bundoora), two in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City)
and a centre in Barcelona, Spain, RMIT is a truly global university. RMIT also offers programs through partners in
Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, and enjoys research and industry partnerships
on every continent.

RMIT prides itself on the strong industry links it has forged over its 130-year history. Collaboration with industry is
integral to the Universitys leadership in applied research and education, and to the development of highly skilled,
globally focused graduates.

We are a 5-Star university under the QS Stars international evaluation system, and are 16th in the world among
universities less than 50 years old (201617 QS Top 50 Under 50 index).

In the 2016 QS World University Rankings by Subject, RMIT is 16th in the world (highest ranked in Australia) in Art
and Design, and 36th in the world (fourth highest in Australia) in Architecture and the Built Environment. We are
also among the worlds top 100 universities in Engineering (Civil and Structural; Electrical and Electronic; and
Mechanical, Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing); Accounting and Finance; and Business and
Management Studies).
Our research was ranked among the best in the world in the 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation.
RMIT was rated well above world standard in 13 fields and above world standard in a further nine fields.
www.rmit.edu.au

College/Group

The College comprises four Schools delivering a broad range of programs in science, engineering, health and
technology at apprenticeship, certificate, bachelor, masters and PhD levels. Many programs articulate between
vocational and higher education, creating pathways for further study. There is a vibrant research community
attracting funding from a range of government and industry sources. The College has an annual income of
approximately $425 million and employs over 1,000 staff providing on and offshore programs to approximately
20,000 students.

Details relating to the College may be found on at: www.rmit.edu.au/seh

School of Engineering

The School of Engineering came into existence on January 1, 2016 and comprises the previous schools of
Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering; Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering; and
Electrical and Computer Engineering. Bringing the engineering disciplines together within the one school provides
tremendous opportunities for interaction and collaborative interdisciplinary research work, the sharing of resources,
strategic recruitment and infrastructure investment.

The School conducts teaching and research at both the City and Bundoora campuses, has 311 staff, 365 higher
degree research students, 5121 coursework students and an annual budget of $130 million.

Position Summary

The primary objective of the position is to support the delivery of research within the additive biomanufacturing of
clinical tools program of the recently established ARC Training Centre on Additive Biomanufacturing working in
close collaboration with industrial and academic partners. The position is based within the RMIT Centre for
Additive Manufacturing. The successful candidate will conduct applied research in the field of additive
manufacturing of metallic alloys for biomedical implants. The candidate will focus on life assessment of
medical implants through design and manufacturing process optimisation and bone tissue interface
characterisation and modelling in order to produce high performance and functional components. The
candidate will be provided with the opportunity to maintain and advance their research and/or professional
capabilities in the area of expertise. They will contribute to the academic output of the School, assist with
postgraduate and undergraduate student mentoring and work collaboratively and collegially with fellow
researchers in the Centre for Additive Manufacturing.

Reporting Line
Reports to: Associate Dean, Manufacturing, Materials and Mechatronics Engineering
Day to day reporting: Project Leader, Professor Milan Brandt

Direct reports: Nil

Organizational Accountabilities
RMIT University is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff. RMIT and its staff must comply with a
range of statutory requirements, including equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, privacy and trade
practice. RMIT also expects staff to comply with its policy and procedures, which relate to statutory requirements
and our ways of working.
Appointees are accountable for completing training on these matters and ensuring their knowledge, and the
knowledge of their staff, is up to date

Key Accountabilities
1. Conduct research in the area of additive manufacturing of titanium medical implants, with particular focus
on their life assessment through the design, manufacture and bone-implant interface.
2. Establish process property performance relationships by undertaking detailed fatigue and fracture
analysis and develop numerical model to predict life of implant taking into account bone-implant interface.
3. Make a contribution to the delivery of other research projects within the program in accordance to project
plans and time frames
4. Produce research results which yield measurable outcomes and contribute to journal and conference
publications.
5. Provide research guidance and technical support to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and
other researchers associated with this area.
6. Work effectively and collegiately within a team environment
7. Undertake a range of administrative functions associated with the research project
8. Undertake teaching duties up to 10% of fulltime load.
9. Other duties as directed.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated track record and experience in the design, manufacture and analysis of components using
metal based additive manufacturing techniques
2. Demonstrated track record and experience in fracture mechanics of metallic and composite structures

3. Demonstrated track record in the modelling of failure modes of metallic composite joints

4. Demonstrated ability to carry out high quality basic and applied research.

5. Well established laboratory skills including characterization of materials/components

6. A demonstrated capacity to think laterally and use innovative approaches to establish research directions

7. Ability to clearly communicate research approaches, concepts and outcomes.

8. Ability to work effectively as a team member as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.

9. Effective time management.

10. Proven record of journal publications in a research field relevant to the position.

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or similar Engineering disciplines.

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.

Endorsed: Signature: Approved: Signature:

Name: Professor Adrian Mouritz

Title: Executive Dean, School of

Engineering

Date:
Name: Professor Mark Easton

Title: Associate Dean, Manufacturing,

Materials and Mechatronics
Engineering

Date: