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SalaryEvery institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.
Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
About BioSpine
BioSpine is an ongoing research project conducted within the Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE). The project develops and translates integrated rehabilitation technologies to restore voluntary movement in people with spinal cord injury. The main project deliverables are developing and testing an electromechanical robotic rehabilitation system integrating brain-computer interfaces, human-machine interfaces, gamified cross reality, and controlled by a digital twin comprising of a personalised neuromusculoskeletal model.
GCORE represents people from Griffith University, the Gold Coast University Hospital, and other hospitals on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane, that are passionate about innovation, research and education across the ‘Lifecycle’ of orthopaedic, cardiovascular and neuromusculoskeletal conditions. GCORE embraces an active collaborative environment between researchers, engineers, designers, ICT, clinicians and health professionals, and organisational partnerships.
Job Description
The Research Engineer will support the BioSpine project related to font-end software development, and maintenance of BioSpine’s system architecture and associated codebase/s. This position will also design, document, implement, execute, maintain, and report on benchmark testing to comply with industry and regulatory standards.
Essential skills / experience:
- React JS, Elastic UI, Next.JS, Store.JS
- MERN stack
- Demonstrated GUI project experience, with appropriate error handling to maintain front end stability
- Proficient use of GitHub repositories and action workflows
- Developing detailed software documentation
- Python, C++, CMake, PowerShell
- Developing unit tests
- Maintaining Continuous Integration systems
- Use of VSCode for software development
- Experience using Robot Operating System (ROS2)
- Automating data storage management (e.g., WebDAV or FTP)
About You
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.
The Research Engineer will support the BioSpine project related to font-end software development, and maintenance of BioSpine’s system architecture and associated codebase/s. This position will also design, document, implement, execute, maintain, and report on benchmark testing to comply with industry and regulatory standards.
You will hold a Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualifications/work experience in software engineering, platform engineering, Research Engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Essential skills / experience:
- React JS, Elastic UI, Next.JS, Store.JS
- MERN stack
- Demonstrated GUI project experience, with appropriate error handling to maintain front end stability
- Proficient use of GitHub repositories and action workflows
- Developing detailed software documentation
- Python, C++, CMake, PowerShell
- Developing unit tests
- Maintaining Continuous Integration systems
- Use of VSCode for software development
- Experience using Robot Operating System (ROS2)
- Automating data storage management (e.g., WebDAV or FTP)
This is a full-time role, fixed-term contract until 30/06/2026, with the possibility for extension. Part-time employment would also be considered for suitable candidates.
Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The base salary is in the range $70229.70 - $74275.72 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation.
Additional Information
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
- Opportunities for internal mobility
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s .
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, in particular addressing the key criteria as outlined in the
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
- Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
Further Information
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Dr Claudio Pizzolato on c.pizzolato@griffith.edu.au
For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011.
Closing date: Friday, 02 February 2024 at 5:00pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
